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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

15 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2024

Family History Month at Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join us this Family History Month for a series of exciting events.

16 Aug 2024

How "Blackbirding" Changed The Pacific Forever

Learn about some of the worst blackbirders in the Pacific region and what lives they led to make...

18 Aug 2024 - 22 Sep 2024

Sunday Wheel Sessions

Join Humphrey to learn about clay, how to throw bowls and cylinders on the wheel, and how to trim...

19 Aug 2024

Heal Yourself with Māori Medicine

Join Kendra Barr for an enlightening exploration of traditional Māori healing remedies, also know...

20 Aug 2024

How you can recycle right

Brush up on your recycling knowledge as new national standards come into effect.

20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

23 Aug 2024

Bespoke Bowl

Get creative and make a bowl or a couple of little bowls by using the pinch pot technique in this...

23 Aug 2024

Handcrafted Personalised Japanese Tea Bowls

In this workshop, Richard will guide you in crafting handmade bowls using traditional Japanese po...