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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.

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10 Sep 2026

Ask an end of life doula

Supporting you and your whānau in the sacred journey of dying and death.

10 Sep 2026

Beginners sewing and beadwork

Take part in a fun-filled hour of sewing and beadwork to create a community reading blanket.

10 Sep 2026

Blackout poetry workshop

Find your own meaning within the page of another's words!

10 Sep 2026

Card making evening

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Death admin: Wills and EPOA

Perfect for anyone wanting to make informed decisions about their estate and legal affairs.

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Financial wellbeing info desk

Pop in to the library and have a kōrero with Sheree, an ASB Community Banker, who can advise you...

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Introduction to Deaf Culture and NZSL Session

Come along and discover New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and the rich culture of Aotearoa's Deaf...