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Cultural 1 Apr 2016

100 years ago: The battle underground

On 11 October 1915, the New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company assembled at the Avondale Racecourse en route to the Western Front.

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Auckland: Where Brown is green

Livability means sustainability is high on Auckland’s agenda with the recent appointment of a Chief Sustainability Officer among other initiatives.

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Get involved in a community programme

Did you know Auckland Council has a number of great environmental programmes available in your local community?

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Waste-free warrior coming to town

Auckland families will soon have the chance to get tips from a waste-free parenting warrior, with workshops happening in locations around the region.

Community 30 Mar 2016

Skye’s vision for Auckland

New-York based Kiwi and Global Street Cities Designer Skye Duncan was recently in Auckland headlining Auckland Conversations for her presentation on Changing Streets to Change the World.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Mar 2016

Visitors urged to stay safe at Hunua Falls

Auckland Council is reminding people that the Hunua Falls pose several risks to members of the public.

Cultural 29 Mar 2016

Māori phrase of the week

Each week we bring you some new rerenga (sentences) and kupu (words) so you can practise your kōrero Māori.

Community 21 Mar 2016

Universal Design: what is it and how can it help us?

OurAuckland sits down with Claire Wilson, Auckland Design Office’s Principal Specialist, to find out more about universal design

Events221 Results

04 Mar 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Tech Mondays

Free drop in digital help with our friendly librarians for smartphones & tablets.

17 Jul 2023 - 02 Sep 2024

Parahia Te Kākano o Te Reo

Practice Te Reo Māori in a fun, casual and friendly environment.

23 Jul 2024

Money Talks

We are very glad to co-host a free workshops with North Harbour Budgeting Services Inc.

23 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2024

Grow Your Own Food Workshops

Join permaculture expert Ben Zhang to learn the best methods for growing your own kai this Winter...

23 Jul 2024 - 27 Aug 2024

Future Potters Club

Join us today for an unforgettable experience!

23 Jul 2024 - 27 Aug 2024

Throw It Down 2.0

There will be a focus on how to create light weight wares and different shapes.

23 Jul 2024 - 28 Aug 2024

Sketch & Play with Watercolour with Michelle Male (6 week course)

Come and join this exciting class with an exciting medium -  watercolour. 

23 Jul 2024 - 10 Sep 2024

Portrait Drawing 101

Learn how to accurately see proportions, where to place the features on a face.