Astonishing engineering and meticulous restoration sees CPO reopen
After four years of City Rail Link-related closure, Auckland’s historic Chief Post Office reopens today - returned to the city, ready to resume its role as the ‘front door’ to the Britomart Transport Centre.
Auckland Council successful in first kauri dieback prosecution
Wandering walker found guilty of breaching bylaw
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March-April OurAuckland magazine out now
The March-April issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available in cafes and transport hubs across Auckland.
Auckland Council welcomes youth climate strikers' demands
Young people are justified in the urgency they are expressing, and it’s up to all of us not to let them down.
Autumn School Holidays
17 Apr - 02 May
Local and affordable activities to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays.
Work about to start on new facilities at Milford Reserve
Showering, changing and making a pit stop at Milford Reserve is going to get easier with work about to kick off on new toilet and changing room facilities at the park.
Music in Parks
11 Apr - 17 Apr
Auckland Council presents 20 free open-air concerts in Auckland parks.
Twin Streams community day a success
Panuku Development Auckland was a recent proud supporter of the Community Waitakere ‘Fresh Water Frenzy’ event within central Henderson at Falls Park.
Cats, Dogs and Madonna
09 Apr - 30 May
This exhibition explores Mangere-based artist Aasha-Samara Nimo’s experience of living with her grandmother.
More feedback needed on low traffic area trial
Stage one of the Arthur Grey Low Traffic Area trial in Onehunga will continue over the next two weeks so that Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board can receive more information and consider community feedback before deciding on next steps for the project.
EcoFest North 2021
20 Mar - 18 Apr
An annual community festival filled with environmental events, activities, workshops and sustainable living actions.
Warkworth wharf restoration starts mid-April
Work will start soon to restore a much-loved wharf on Warkworth’s Mahurangi River.
EcoFest West 2021
20 Mar - 18 Apr
An annual month-long festival in west Auckland celebrating our unique environment and what we can do to care for it.
New museum exhibition shares diverse stories of Tāmaki Makaurau
The second stage of Auckland War Memorial Museums visitor transformation was unveiled on Wednesday 24 March when Tāmaki Herenga Waka: Stories of Auckland opened to the public.
A Lion in the Meadow and Other Stories – Live on Stage
10 Apr - 29 May
A fun-filled escapade for the whole family that will set imaginations soaring.
Trans-Tasman bubble a big boost for Auckland
Mayor Phil Goff welcomed the announcement of a trans-Tasman bubble which will allow families to reunite and give a much-needed boost to the city’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
Central City Library closed until further notice
Auckland Council’s Central City Library remains closed, but an alternative, limited service is being run for central city bookworms.
APO 4 Kids: Moe's Guide to the Orchestra
11 Apr - 17 Apr
Composed specifically for children, this concert will engage and delight your pre-schoolers.
Transport views should be aired
Transport is one of the main issues for residents of Auckland's two most southern boards, Papakura and Franklin.
Get Out & Explore Auckland Urban Walk
11 Apr - 24 Apr
A series of walks and hikes to showcase the city's best trails and paths.
Track opens in time for Easter weekend
The 3.4-kilometre Cutty Grass Track is the latest to re-open in Auckland Council’s Waitākere Ranges following upgrading as part of the kauri dieback track upgrade programme.
Public notice period on reserves status extended
Submissions extended until 14 April for 20 sites across Tamaki Makaurau.
Opinion: The Hauraki Gulf needs more marine protection, now.
Hauraki Gulf Forum co-chairs Nicola MacDonald and Pippa Coom share their thoughts on what needs to happen to improve the state of the gulf.
Kaumatua housing plan gets a boost
Six Papakura Marae kaumatua housing units are nearing completion and three more have been approved for the site.
Gold award for Tūpuna Maunga Authority visitor centre
'Te Ipu Kōrero o Maungawhau' sits inside the heritage Kiosk building on Maungawhau / Mt Eden Maunga.
Delight at Bike Hub Award Win
News that Local Board-funded Ecomatters bike hubs in New Lynn and Henderson have won a National Transport Award at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s On the Go Awards has been met with delight by community leaders.