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Ask Auckland Council – but not about everything!
If in doubt, ask Auckland Council. That seems to be the thought of many Aucklanders who, when they’re in an unusual or sticky situation, believe the council will have the answer.
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Library members love borrowing online
Auckland library members borrowed more than one million e-items from January through to November this year.
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Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura
From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.
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Auckland Libraries help kids crack Minecraft code
Steve and Alex from Minecraft are teaming up with President Obama and Auckland Libraries to get kids writing code.
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North Rodney council proposed
The Northern Action Group (NAG) has applied to the Local Government Commission to create a North Rodney Unitary Council.
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Love of libraries spans the generations
The matriarch of four generations of Auckland Libraries users always told her children you’re never alone as long as you have a good book – and they listened.
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Five years of progress in Ōtara-Papatoetoe
With Auckland Council recently reaching its fifth anniversary, we take a closer look at the local progress in Ōtara, Manukau and Papatoetoe.
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Into the River author Ted Dawe discusses censorship
Ted Dawe, author of Into the River, speaks about his experiences following the recent decision to place an interim restriction on the book.
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Ngaa Hararei Kura ki Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini
Haere mai and join us for these exciting events these school holidays.
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Matariki celebration at Ōtāhuhu Library
Join us for a series of exciting events.
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays at Manukau Library
Join us these school holidays for a series of community events.
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School Holidays at Waimahia / Clendon Library
Join us these school holidays at Te Matariki Clendon Library.
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Avondale Library - July School Holiday Programme: Ngā Tamariki o Matariki
Kia ora koutou, join our fun and free school holiday activities this July at Avondale Library!
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Grey Lynn Library - Ngā Tamariki o Matariki
Join us for these school holidays events.
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Manurewa Library: School Holidays
Join is these school holidays for a series of exciting events.
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Kids Time at Helensville Library
Kids Time is aimed at under-6s and their grown-ups, but each session is adapted to suit the day's...