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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

03 Oct 2026

Wharf to Wharf: Aotea Great Barrier

A one-of-a-kind running event across the stunning landscapes of Great Barrier Island.

03 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Abattoir, paddock and town: Architecture of food

In this open-studio exhibition, Painter of Paradise Martin Law presents a collection of paintings...

03 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Heritage Food Festival

Discover the stories and taste the classic flavours of the park at our Heritage Food Festival.

03 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2026

Working with pressed flowers

Discover some of the applications for using pressed flowers in crafts, cards and keepsakes.

04 Oct 2026

Christmas Eve supper craft workshop

Create your own Christmas menu and craft to take home.

04 Oct 2026

Exploring Sacred Spaces - SGI Buddhist Centre

This event traces the history of the faith of SGI New Zealand including their Buddhist community...

04 Oct 2026

Geoheritage guided walk - Ihumatao Fossil Forests

Join geoheritage specialist Bruce Hayward for a short walk around the foreshore.

04 Oct 2026

Gohar Hone Tak: Poetry & Heritage

The event marks the launch of an inspiring autobiography by Ashar Hasan Ashar, reflecting identit...