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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

19 Sep 2026

Live safely in Auckland: Health and safety talk

Join us for a free Mandarin-language seminar on navigating New Zealand's healthcare system and st...

19 Sep 2026

Moon Festival Celebration

Celebrate Moon Festival at Epsom Library.

19 Sep 2026

Mooncake workshop

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us!

19 Sep 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy – Exploring medicinal plants of spring

Learn about the medicinal plants that grow all around us in Tāmaki Makaurau.

19 Sep 2026

Pirate For a Day Sailing

A special pirate-themed sailing in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day!

19 Sep 2026

Pounamu workshop - Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Pounamu whale tooth workshop Rei niho Paraoa or Rei Puta are pendants traditionally made from wha...

19 Sep 2026

Space out: Creative reset for adults

Listen to music or an e-book. Read, write, colour or just relax and take a breath!

19 Sep 2026

Tāmaki Untold: All Aboard Auckland

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the City Rail Link (CRL).