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Heritage 10 Oct 2017

QuizAKL! How well do you know Auckland's transport heritage?

Test your knowledge of Auckland's transport heritage!

Heritage 10 Oct 2017

Nixon monument brings descendants together

Mayor Phil Goff met with descendants of the battle at Rangiāowhia regarding the fate of the colonial statue.

Heritage 2 Oct 2017

Meet the Auckland Council Heritage Team

The Auckland Council Heritage team play an important role protecting and conserving Auckland's historic heritage for present and future generations. With the Auckland Heritage Festival kicking in the weekend, we catch up with one of our heritage g...

Heritage 29 Sep 2017

Stabilising Pūkaki Crater rim

The rim of Te Pūkaki Tapu o Poutukeka Crater (Pūkaki) in Māngere has been stabilised following a preservation project supported by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Cycling 20 Sep 2017

How cycling helped Kiwi women win the vote

Councillor Cathy Casey looks at the way the humble bicycle empowered women in New Zealand.

Development 13 Sep 2017

Ancient lava flow inspires Freyberg Place design

Freyberg Place has been brought back to life following a major upgrade.

Educational 29 Aug 2017

What does your street's name mean?

Auckland Libraries’ database of Auckland City Street Names gathers verified information (where available) on the origins of names, dates of formation and name changes for streets in the former Auckland City Council area.

Heritage 25 Aug 2017

The Tepid Baths: An Auckland gem

Find out more about the Tepid Baths, which has been a landmark near Auckland's waterfront since it opened in 1914.

Events45 Results

26 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Titirangi Library School Holiday Programme

Come along and enjoy the school holiday activities.

25 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

Te Hononga ā Toto

This exhibition is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the stories of our parents and grandp...

24 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Exhibition: I want peace! Part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2023.

View moving testimonies of war from children. Polish children record their experiences during Wor...

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Auckland Heritage Festival 2023

There's plenty on offer to interest everyone and learn about the generations of Aucklanders who h...

07 Sep 2023 - 28 Sep 2023

Family History Classes

Free classes presented by your friendly librarians. Perfect for beginner family researchers. 

02 Nov 2022 - 23 Dec 2023

Genealogy Research

Come down and meet the friendly genealogy team and learn all about your family history!

29 Sep 2023

HeritageTalk: No Nukes: the story of the nuclear free campaign in Auckland

The story of how ordinary people created a movement that changed New Zealand's foreign policy and...

29 Sep 2023

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration at Pakuranga Library: Dunhuang Folk Art Symphony

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of the Dunhuang Folk Art Symphony this mid-autumn fes...