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Rates 2 Sep 2019

Waitematā environment enhanced and protected by targeted rates

Targeted rates are helping to protect the environment in Waitematā.

Arts 2 Sep 2019

Karangahape Road bins go from dull to dazzling

A community-based arts initiative on Karangahape Road is turning rubbish bins and street furniture into soulful works of art.

Educational 30 Aug 2019

Popular clothes swap saves money and the environment

Keeping in line with New Zealand Fashion Week’s sustainability focus, Auckland’s Central City Library is gearing up for its third installation of Swap it Like it’s Hot.

Educational 27 Aug 2019

Step back in time at sewing workshops

A series of free workshops at Auckland Central City Library is giving people the opportunity to create items using vintage hand-cranked sewing machines.

Transport 27 Aug 2019

Road safety improvements on the way in Waitematā

Improvements will be made to roads in the Waitematā Local Board area thanks to budget from the Community Safety Fund.

27 Aug 2019

Fashion police to issue tickets to stylish Aucklanders

Fashion police will hit Auckland streets this week issuing tickets to stylish pedestrians during New Zealand Fashion Week, from August 26 to September 1.

Technology / Innovation 27 Aug 2019

Vector lights to shine in support of Daffodil Day

Vector Lights will shine yellow and blue for three nights to support Daffodil Day, symbolising hope for one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer.

Community 26 Aug 2019

Great Barrier Island community nursery prepares for grand opening

The final touches are going on Aotea / Great Barrier's new community native plant nursery this week ahead of its grand opening on August 31.

Events

08 Sep 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki: Relaxed hours / Mauri tau

A lower-stimulation environment to explore the gallery during our relaxed hours. 

21 Jul 2026 - 08 Sep 2026

Portrait Foundations

This course will introduce drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and John...

21 Jul 2026 - 22 Sep 2026

Drop-in print studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...

09 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Pill-rolling Fingers

Shared poetry and conversation exploring lived experiences of early-onset Parkinson’s with poet,...

10 Sep 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Kuini Sheba

Enjoy a performance by Kuini Sheba, a reggae/hip-hop/R&B artist from Central Auckland.

10 Sep 2026

Piringatahi: Around the world in 60 minutes

From Antarctica to Cuba and Egypt to Japan - join Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections’ staff...