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Environment 12 Nov 2018

Pressure on Mulberry Grove car park space

Long-term illegal storage of items in the car park is denying the public access to the Great Barrier site.

Arts 7 Nov 2018

Studio One Toi Tū Creative Studio Residents announced

Discover the five talented recipients from diverse artistic disciplines.

Whanau friendly 6 Nov 2018

Grey Lynn Paddling Pool set for upgrade

Improvements are being made to one of Waitematā’s most popular swimming spots for families.

2 Nov 2018

Matiatia fuel site closed for two weeks

The fuel pontoon on the Old Matiatia Wharf will be closed for maintenance between 12-23 November.

Heritage 31 Oct 2018

Step back in time with Auckland's augmented reality tour

Stroll through the streets of historic Auckland with a new augmented reality app exploring our past.

Mayor 30 Oct 2018

Auckland on show for royal visit

Aucklanders are looking forward to welcoming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the city on 30 October.

Community 26 Oct 2018

Homeless get a helping hand

Orange Sky supports connection and conversation by providing laundry and hygiene services in vans.

Waste 25 Oct 2018

Local board chair checks Waiheke's disposal habits

Cath Handley visited Visy’s recycling plant to see for herself the state of the island's waste.

Events

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...

09 Jul 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Oh no! Public poetry nights

Come to write. Come to listen. Come to find your voice.