Auckland News and Events

Find out your rubbish collection dates for Labour Weekend

Your rubbish and/or recycling collections will be one day later from Monday 22 October. Normal collections resume Monday 29 October.

Auckland Diwali Festival 2018

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A family-friendly festival offering the flavours, sights and sounds of Indian culture.

Protecting our maunga

Tāmaki Makaurau’s maunga are glimpses back in time.

Armistice Centenary 2018 – Fields of Remembrance

20 Oct - 20 Nov

A field with 18,277 white crosses, each bearing the name of a New Zealander who lost their life in the First World War.

Councillors take time to shakeout and get ready

Councillors Sharon Stewart and Desley Simpson were among Auckland Council Governing Body members who took part in New Zealand ShakeOut yesterday.

The Merchants of Bollywood

18 Oct - 21 Oct

An international spectacular bringing glitz, glamour, song, dance and romance.

Car hit by train after ignoring barriers at level crossing

Footage has been released of a collision at a level crossing in Henderson.

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Auckland Armageddon Expo

19 Oct - 22 Oct

Bigger than ever with an even larger line-up of celebrity guests, activities, competitions and games.

Visit your local Community Recycling Centre this weekend

Celebrate recycling week by visiting one of our Community Recycling Centres.

Crafternoon Tea Market – Kingsland

20 Oct - 15 Dec

A huge selection of quality, unique, hand-made goods, from food and jewellery to homeware and art.

Targeted rates off to a successful start

Progress update after the first three months on work underway and future priorities for two targeted rates.

SKYCITY Breakers vs. Sydney Kings

21 Oct

See NBL's top handles, dishes and dunks this season at a SKYCITY Breakers game.

Council releases discussion document on cultural heritage sector

Auckland Council releases cultural heritage sector review discussion document examining funding and governance arrangements for Auckland's five major cultural heritage institutions.

Franklin Arts Trail – Labour Weekend Trail Event

20 Oct - 22 Oct

Follow a trail showcasing the work of artists, including workshops, studio tours and exhibitions.

Auckland Council working with developers to pay for Auckland's growth

Consultation is now open on changes to development contributions.

Mission Bay Art & Craft Market

22 Oct

Come along to Mission Bay this Labour Day Monday for one of Auckland’s largest art and craft markets.

Howick service to mark 100th anniversary of Armistice Day

A commemorative service is being held on Howick’s Stockade Hill to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

Piha Labour Day Market

22 Oct

Food, crafts, arts and entertainment by the beach for a great family day out.

Stay safe around fireworks

If you're celebrating Guy Fawkes this year, don't let off fireworks in public places such as parks or beaches, where the activity is banned.

Arts In The Ville

20 Oct - 22 Oct

Celebrate Helensville's local artists, discover their studios and take part in artistic demonstrations.

Protect kauri this weekend

We all need to do our part to keep our kauri standing.

MADE

20 Oct - 26 Oct

Mt Albert Art + Design Exhibition (MADE) is a unique biannual art and design exhibition.

Smoking is off the menu

Smoking is disappearing from outdoor areas of restaurants, cafes and bars across Auckland.

Kaukapakapa Village Market

21 Oct - 20 Jan

Join us every third Sunday of the month at the lively village of Kaukapakapa.

Update: Whenuapai PFAS tests completed

Test results provided to Auckland Council by the New Zealand Defence Force show that PFAS compounds have been detected in some areas surrounding the Whenuapai Air Base.