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Plant swap stall helps you dig Parnell Festival of Roses
Green fingered plant enthusiasts will have the opportunity to grow their own collections at this year’s Parnell Festival of Roses, thanks to a unique stall.
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The Best of the Heritage Fest
Presented by Auckland Council, the Auckland Heritage Festival returns with the theme of ‘Peace, Love and Protest’
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Peace, Love and Protest: Auckland Council’s Heritage Festival celebrates 20th Century Auckland
Presented by Auckland Council, the much-loved Auckland Heritage Festival returns from 23 September – 8 October with the theme of ‘Peace, Love and Protest’.
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Witi Ihimaera named as inaugural patron for Auckland Council Libraries’ We Read Auckland Festival
Witi Ihimaera is named as the first ever patron of Auckland Council Libraries’ Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau / We Read Auckland festival.
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Santa gets go-ahead for Papakura visit
Papakura local Board had made a number of community grants, including one for a bloke who wears red and has a big white beard.
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Matariki Week One Highlights
Prepare for a world of Matariki wonder from 11 – 22 July with Matariki Festival.
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Matariki Week Two Highlights
As we celebrate our world, our people and our home this Matariki season, there are plenty of Matariki Festival events for whānau to enjoy.
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Kua tū anō te Taiopenga mō Matariki ki Tāmaki Makaurau i te tau 2023
Matariki Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau for 2023.
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July School Holidays at Blockhouse Bay Library - Matariki
Come along to one of our great events.
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World Choir Games friendship concerts
"Singing brings nations together"! That's the motto of the World Choir Games 2024, which features...
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Wriggle and Rhyme
Join us at Onehunga Library every Thursday for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions! These engaging pro...
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Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project
Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.
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Storytime - Onehunga Community Library
Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.
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Cinema Time for Kids
Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!
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WRITEFEST2024
Writefest brings an amazing group of tutors and wordsmiths together under one roof to teach you a...
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Takapuna Winter Lights
The fully assessable, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapun...