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Heritage 25 Oct 2018

Auckland Museum receives funding for new gallery

A new gallery will help to tell the story of the past, present and future of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Pools 15 Oct 2018

Parnell Baths to open in December

The pools will remain open until late April following improvements to filtration systems.

Environment 15 Oct 2018

Grant to support recycling and tree planting in schools

Funding has been awarded to community groups and initiatives across the Waitematā Local Board area.

Plans / Projects 10 Oct 2018

Waiheke community groups supported

Grants have been awarded to support events and community groups on Waiheke Island.

Transport 5 Oct 2018

Parking changes at Matiatia

Increased parking and changes to prices and restrictions are coming to Waiheke's ferry terminal.

Heritage 2 Oct 2018

Explore photos of Auckland's past

Check out the more than 300,000 heritage images held by Auckland Libraries.

Transport 26 Sep 2018

Plans to make city centre speeds safer

Auckland Transport is looking at lowering speeds in the city centre to improve road safety.

Sports / Leisure 26 Sep 2018

Environment Court grants America’s Cup consents

Decision allows construction of bases and infrastructure to host the America's Cup.

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.