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Arts 12 May 2017

Auckland Art Gallery now offering tours in Mandarin

The tours offer highlights across Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, including an introduction to the gallery’s art collection, Māori portraits and its award-winning building.

Environment 11 May 2017

Great Barrier Island applies for Dark Sky Sanctuary status

A Dark Sky Sanctuary must have an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment, and is protected for its scientific, natural, or educational value, its cultural heritage and/or public enjoyment.

Plans / Projects 9 May 2017

City centre population set to exceed 2032 estimate this year

The population of Auckland’s City Centre has exploded compared to the 2012 Auckland City Centre Masterplan’s predictions.

Cultural 26 Apr 2017

Have you checked out the waterfront container library?

It’s something you might walk past at first if you’re rushing to or from Wynyard Quarter – but stop and take a closer look and you’ll find a special little library housed in a simple container by Te Wero Bridge.

Transport 13 Apr 2017

Gomer's last pile

The last pile has been dug on Albert Street as part of the CRL project.

Environment 11 Apr 2017

Lysaght Building receives ‘excellent’ score for energy efficiency

A revamped heritage building has become the first property in Wynyard Quarter to receive an ‘excellent’ score for energy efficiency.

Transport 11 Apr 2017

CRL will unlock 'fantastic' job opportunities

Up to 1600 people will be needed to build Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) during the project’s peak period of operation, according to Auckland Transport.

6 Apr 2017

Waiheke community shines during the storm

Waiheke is a community of less than 8,000 residents and though they don’t always agree on things, what became clear over the past few weeks is that the community spirit is alive and well.

Events

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.

02 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Go Beyond The Book

Come and join us in a series of workshops to help you get the most out of your library - from eBo...

11 Sep 2026

Texture and Tactility

This workshop encourages an intuitive approach to working with clay and its natural movement.

12 Sep 2026

Chinese brush painting workshop

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a hands-on creative experience!

12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Make a teapot

Join this two-day teapot workshop! Make and fire up to two teapots.

23 May 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Manahua - A Weavers’ Collective

Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice.