Our Cultures, Our Stories Launch

Come along and pack in as much fun as you can in our free sessions of stories, songs, activities and crafts! No booking required.

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your kōrero skills in a relaxed environment.

Would your school age child like to read to one of our cute and friendly Canine Friends dogs?  These dogs are super friendly, well behaved and have lovely handlers to help guide your child's session.

In recent years, Rangitāne pūrākau have been at the heart of co-designed, built environment projects in the city.

Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN.

LibLab - Playground Architects.

Welcome to our sensory play time.

Join us for the launch of the Our Cultures, Our Stories.

Why is our archive named the Ian Matheson City Archives? Join us for an evening to honour and celebrate the foundational work of Ian Matheson, the first archivist appointed by a local authority in Aotearoa New Zealand.