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Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Events

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Connecting people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space.

07 Sep 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Te Atatū Art Club Life Drawing

Don't miss our monthly Life Drawing Session, held on the first Monday of every month for just $10!

31 Aug 2026 - 21 Sep 2026

Tetra Pak In Relief

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17 Aug 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Book exchange

Find something new to read and exchange books with others in the community.

17 Aug 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Young cosplayers workshop

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10 Aug 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Baby Beatz

Come along, connect with other whānau, and enjoy a fun, engaging session with your little one!

10 Aug 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Math4Kids Stem Workshop

Turn math into an enjoyable experience with games and activities that build confidence and skills!

10 Aug 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Stem Art Kids Workshop

Unleash creativity through various art techniques and projects that encourage imagination and sel...