Council green lights next step to unlock $300 million housing fund
Auckland Council today moved a step closer to unlocking up to $300 million in funding for housing infrastructure in the northwest.
10 Auckland playgrounds you won't want to miss
Where in Auckland can you find a rocket, volcano, pyramid, tree hut or real-life snakes and ladders?
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Clear support by Aucklanders for regional fuel tax
The regional fuel tax (RFT) has received majority support from Aucklanders according to a Colmar Brunton poll of just under 4000 people.
Read this month: Top 10 school holiday books
It's school holidays at the moment so here are our top ten book titles at Auckland Libraries to tempt reluctant readers!
Autumn School Holidays
14 Apr - 29 Apr
Lots of great ideas to keep kids entertained over the school holidays.
Young Māori leaders receive Tuia scholarship
Two young Māori leaders have been recognised by their local boards as having real potential to make a difference in the community.
Auckland Anzac Day Parades & Services 2018
25 Apr
More than 80 Anzac Day parades and services across the Auckland region.
Bridge lights up for Poppy Day
Auckland Harbour Bridge goes red to support RSA appeal.
Have your say in Takapuna
Takapuna is getting a new town square and we want your opinion on its shape, location and size.
Young award winner is encouraging women to try engineering
City Rail Link engineer Jenny Chu has won the prestigious Young Engineer of the Year award.
WANTOK
21 Apr - 26 May
An exhibition about the spiritual and symbolic meaning of the head and hair in Pacific cultures.
QuizAKL! How much do you know about plastic pollution?
Sunday 22 April is Earth Day, and this year's theme is 'End Plastic Pollution'.
Body Worlds Vital
23 Apr - 13 Jul
The highly anticipated and internationally acclaimed original exhibition of real human bodies.
Recycle Shop renamed Tipping Point
Waitākere Transfer Station shop gets new moniker.
Brickman: Wonders of the World
30 Mar - 13 May
A whole new world of LEGO at Auckland Museum that will blow your mind.
Four plastics you can quit today
Here are four plastics you can stop using right now that will help our environment and save you money.
Anzac Day at Auckland Museum
25 Apr
Anzac Day commemorative events and activities throughout the day.
Use public transport to get to the Anzac Day Dawn Service
Catch an early morning bus, train or ferry service to the 6am Dawn Service at Auckland Museum.
Uncover the Secret World of Bugs
14 Apr - 29 Apr
Bug out at Auckland Zoo and Bug Lab these school holidays.
Millwater park plans get go-ahead
A playground, half court, fitness station and toilet are all planned for a new park in Millwater.
Ready, Steady, Go! Holiday Experience
14 Apr - 29 Apr
Race through the school holidays with transport-themed fun and games on offer at MOTAT.
See a slice of south Auckland at Wynyard Quarter
Come and get a taste for some of south Auckland's amazing creative talent in the heart of the city.
Up Up and Away
14 Apr - 29 Apr
These school holidays, head Up Up and Away with fun free family events.
Hyundai Marine Sports Centre on track for spring
The centre will cater to a range of marine-based sports including sailing, paddling, canoeing and waka racing.
School Holiday Sessions at Auckland Museum
16 Apr - 27 Apr
Let Auckland Museum be their playground these school holidays.
Get creative with free school holiday fun
Stuck for ideas this holidays? From printing t-shirts to designing skateboards, head to Auckland Council’s arts centres.
North Shore Mega Fun Carnival
16 Apr - 22 Apr
Head to the biggest and best rides at the North Harbour Stadium Car Park for 7 days of fun and excitement.
Auckland Harbour Bridge lighting up to honour Anzacs
Light show to honour veterans.
Outside the Box
16 Apr - 29 Apr
A unique visual experience that allows you to get inside the artwork and enjoy true sensory involvement.
AT pauses cycle share business case
Auckland Transport is pausing plans to invest in a cycle share scheme, following the recent success of privately funded cycle share schemes in the city.
