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Community 15 Aug 2017

Discover your family history at Auckland Libraries

We speak to Marie Hickey from Auckland Libraries for her tips and tricks to start your search for your ancestors.

Heritage 28 Jul 2017

Flashback: Building the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Before the Auckland Harbour Bridge was built, the North Shore was a mostly rural area of about 50,000 people, with few jobs and a growth rate half that of Auckland south of the Waitematā Harbour.

Exhibition 26 Jul 2017

Have you visited MOTAT?

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is New Zealand’s largest transport and technology museum.

Educational 21 Jul 2017

Flashback: Karangahape Road

This iconic Auckland street has long been a vibrant, thriving part of our city.

Cultural 20 Jul 2017

A map of every heritage site in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board member Vernon Tava has created an interactive map of heritage sites in the local board area.

Heritage 7 Jul 2017

Flashback: Devonport 100 years ago

This elegant village on the North Shore was established as a borough in 1886, and the early 1900s brought increased development and prosperity.

Development 3 Jul 2017

Incorporating Māori design in development projects

Auckland Council’s Auckland Design Manual (ADM) has launched new Māori design case studies and a video showcasing the design process.

Heritage 23 Jun 2017

Flashback Friday: Mission Bay, then and now

This popular central Auckland beach was as beloved at the turn of the 20th Century as it is today – but did you know it was also once home to a flying school?

Events21 Results

20 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Christmas Extended Lights

Explore the illuminated Village at night before Christmas lights end.

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Christmas Crafternoons

Create festive handmade decorations at Howick Historical Village this Christmas.

13 Nov 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Vector Lights Sparkle Hour

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots aro...

07 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2026

Glen Eden Library Summer School Holiday Programme

Keep your tamariki reading, exploring and creating all summer long with Raumati Reads, your passp...

10 Jan 2026 - 03 Apr 2026

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy

Unlock the mysteries of your past!

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

13 Dec 2025 - 23 May 2026

Breeze Sailing

A journey on Breeze is an exciting, energetic on-water experience and passengers are encouraged t...