Auckland Council's first pest detection dog retires after 11 years
Tūī, Auckland Council’s first and the country’s oldest pest detection dog, is putting her paws up after 11 years of hard work.
Further NZ Bus services to be cancelled
Auckland Transport has been advised that from tomorrow, Saturday 7 December, bus services operated by NZ Bus will not operate due to industrial action.
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Urban garden grows on High Street
High Street is bursting with flowers, strawberries, kawa kawa and mint as part of a trial to create a safer and more accessible High Street.
Updated conditions of e-scooter licences
Micromobility is here to stay and with it, comes a standardised process for licencing rental e-scooters in Auckland. Here’s what to expect.
Christmas Events 2019
06 Dec - 23 Dec
Christmas parades, carol-singing events, festivals, markets, kids' activities and more.
Auckland Council improves quality of reporting to decision makers
Latest results show that decision-makers at Auckland Council are now receiving better quality advice than ever before.
Auckland Live Summer In the Square
05 Dec - 09 Feb
Enjoy Auckland Live’s inner-city, free festival of eclectic music, outdoor movies and more this summer.
Get home for free on 20 December
Travel on buses, trains and some ferries for free from 4pm on Friday 20 December.
Hansel & Gretel
05 Dec - 14 Dec
Royal New Zealand Ballet presents a timeless tale for audiences young and old.
Riverside Community Centre hosts SuperGrans volunteers
SuperGrans are helping to build stronger communities and educate families on cooking, finances, gardening and more.
Auckland Tuatara Baseball Series
06 Dec - 26 Jan
Auckland Tuatara play five four-game series as they compete in the Australian Baseball League.
A better looking beach at Kohimarama
Stormwater improvements make for a safer and prettier Kohimarama Beach.
Village Music
12 Dec - 24 Jan
A line-up of live beats and acoustic sessions from some of Auckland’s talented local musicians.
Kerbside bin collections over the summer holidays
Kerbside bin collection dates will change during the summer holidays. Check here for more information.
2019 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships
02 Dec - 08 Dec
Watch the sailing championships.
New summer waste services for Aotea / Great Barrier Island
Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board appeals to summer visitors and boaties to plan carefully and think about their waste before they arrive.
Pop-up Globe Farewell Auckland Season: The Summer of Love
07 Dec - 22 Mar
Catch Pop-up Globe's most popular plays before they leave for their overseas adventures.
Auckland Council announces world-class food scraps processing contract
Auckland Council is excited to announce a 20-year partnership with kiwi-owned and operated Ecogas Ltd to process the food scraps that will be collected kerbside across urban Auckland.
Out & About – Wet 'n Wild Slides
07 Dec - 16 Feb
Slap on your sunscreen and bring your togs for a fun day with two big waterslides.
Avondale Business Association issue resolved with funding reinstated
Auckland Council is set to reinstate funding to the Avondale Business Association following the satisfactory conclusion of a review into the association’s financial controls.
Romeo & Juliet
07 Dec - 01 Mar
Pop-up Globe’s resident company present a brand new production of Shakespeare’s epic love story.
Waving farewell to Santa
This is the final year for a familiar face on Auckland’s Queen Street after Santa's first appearance in 1960.
Repairs to Northcote Point Wharf approved to go ahead
Auckland Transport has released its approved design and announced that repairs to Northcote Point Wharf will go ahead following the conclusion of an internal review and approval of additional funding.
Henderson-Massey Local Board to push for more funding for Waitangi Day celebrations
Henderson-Massey Local Board is to request an increase in regional funding for the Waitangi@waititi event, one of the largest annual events in West Auckland.
Papakura Rotary Santa Parade
08 Dec
Come and enjoy the floats for the annual Papakura Rotary Santa Parade.
Clonbern Road car park to be sold for quality mixed-use development
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has approved the sale of 6 Clonbern Road, Remuera to enable a future mixed-use development.
Much Ado About Nothing
08 Dec - 01 Mar
Watch Shakespeare's hilarious comedy presented by Pop-up Globe’s resident company actors.
Interim changes to Waiheke bus services
The national driver shortage has reached Waiheke Island and the call is out to recruit more drivers for the island.
Queen Marie of Romania
08 Dec
An honest film about a significant moment in Romania's history told with empathy, boldness and emotion.
AT seeks feedback on proposed Papatoetoe safety improvements
Papatoetoe is set to be made safer for those passing through the busy Cavendish Drive - Norman Spencer Drive intersection.
Okura Kaitiaki Day
08 Dec
A fun day of guided kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and other water-based sport activities.