Kerbside collections over the holidays
Kerbside bin collection dates will change during the Christmas holidays. Check here for more information.
How Auckland used to celebrate Christmas
Discover a few highlights of Auckland’s historic holiday sites.
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Walks for every Auckland landscape
Wherever you are in Auckland, these park walks are perfect for a staycation adventure.
Street closure brings Christmas cheer to the city
CBD first for festival event
Pump track to come for Piha and Glen Eden
A relocatable pump track is to be used at Sunvue Park, Glen Eden and Les Waygood Park in Piha.
Christmas Lights at MOTAT
13 Dec - 24 Dec
Light displays, carols, festive movies and the chance to meet Santa.
Parking changes will free up spaces around North Shore Hospital
AT is introducing a mix of paid, P120 and unrestricted spaces to make it easier to find a car park.
Christmas Events 2018
10 Dec - 25 Dec
Christmas parades, carol-singing events and festivals across the Auckland region.
A new future for Pukekohe
Five Franklin Local Board members have been charged with shaping a new future for Pukekohe.
Work Do – Basement's 10th Annual Christmas Show
10 Dec - 21 Dec
The year is 1997 and Go Away Travel agency is preparing for its end-of-year Christmas party.
Investment to support Papakura Marae's housing plan
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $1 million investment to support Papakura Marae's kaumātua housing plan.
Auckland Night Markets
11 Dec - 23 Dec
Food, fashion, toys and lots of interesting sights and smells to tempt the senses.
Tāmaki Path Project Update
Work is on track for completion in early 2019 and an official opening celebration is planned for March or April 2019.
Playful Pop-up Books
12 Dec - 03 Mar
An exhibition of movable and pop-up books from Sir George Grey Special Collections.
Whangaparāoa Centre Plan adopted by local board
The plan for the town centre has been adopted following feedback from the local community.
The Christmas Night Sky
12 Dec - 23 Dec
Take a seat under Auckland’s largest snow globe and learn about the summer sky.
$317,000 aid for Hibiscus and Bays community projects
Grants focus on local board priorities and 73 organisations have benefitted in the last six months.
Under the Same La’ā by Tui Emma Gillies and Sulieti Fieme’a Burrows
13 Dec - 10 Feb
An exhibition by a mother and daughter duo inspired by Tonga and New Zealand.
Westgate hub gifted name by Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara
The community facility, set to open in March 2019, has been gifted the name Te Manawa, which means the heart.
Messiah – 100 Hallelujahs
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Auckland Choral’s 2018 concert will be extra-special as it's the choir’s 100th consecutive year of Messiah performances.
Auckland’s brightest festive season yet with Vector Lights
Count down the 12 days of a Kiwi Christmas with Vector Lights, 13-24 December.
Kaukapakapa Village Market
16 Dec - 20 Jan
Join us every third Sunday of the month at the lively village of Kaukapakapa.
Shade sails arrive at North Shore playgrounds
New shade sails have been installed this week at playgrounds in Northcote and Birkdale.
Pop-up Globe – New Season 2018/2019
16 Nov - 14 Apr
A new summer season with more battles, more blood and more beauty.
Mike Greer donates appliances for Tāmaki families
Fridge/freezers, washing machines donated to families in need.
Te Rima o te Metua Vaine
24 Nov - 09 Feb
Two local Māngere collectives display expertly crafted textiles.
Concept approved for $6 million Kopupaka Reserve
Henderson-Massey Local Board has approved the concept for a new playground and open space development at Kopupaka Reserve in Westgate.
Above & Beyond
17 Nov - 11 Mar
Explore aerospace innovation and technology at this exciting new exhibition at MOTAT.
Stormwater works revitalising Takanini natural heritage
A stormwater project is reducing the impact of flooding for Takanini residents and improving natural heritage.
Franklin community groups receive grant funding
More than $20,000 in grants has been awarded to groups working within the Franklin community.