The gems on our doorstep
Explore the abundance of hidden gems across Tāmaki Makaurau, support Auckland’s recovery and make the most of everything our region has to offer.
Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour this summer
There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.
Important links
Auckland Council | 10 Years Together
This month marks a decade since the eight councils of the Auckland region were merged.
Splashpads turned on for summer
All seven council-owned splashpads across Tāmaki Makaurau will be open over summer for kids and their whānau (family) to enjoy.
Japanese Film Festival 2020
27 Nov - 29 Nov
This popular film festival returns to serve up premiere screenings of a wide range of films.
Council improves customer satisfaction for consent processing
More than 90 per cent of building consent applications are now processed on time, making it easier for Aucklanders to get on with projects.
Christmas Events 2020
27 Nov - 24 Dec
Christmas parades, carol-singing events, festivals, markets, kids' activities and more.
Space Hub platform connects creatives with spaces
Space Hub is a platform dedicated to connecting artists with diverse spaces across Waitematā.
Farmers Santa Parade
29 Nov
A dazzling display of floats, marching bands, entertainers and characters from TV and film.
Coordinating Aotea’s ecological success story
Aotea resident Taryn Wilks is on a mission to protect and enhance the island’s unique environment and ecology and is rallying others to be part of the journey.
Panuku Development releases 2019/2020 annual report
Panuku Development has released its latest annual report, covering performance for the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.
Careless waste disposal sparks fires
Hazardous gas cooker canisters and lithium batteries are on the rise in rubbish and recycling trucks in Auckland and causing fires at the Transfer Station as these materials are dumped.
Every Brilliant Thing
27 Nov - 06 Dec
A warm, deep hug of a play, a story about depression, loss and finding all the beautiful things in your life.
Positive results continue following consolidation
Following the amalgamation of the region’s eight legacy councils in 2010, Auckland Council’s Animal Management unit is now the largest animal control unit in Australasia.
The Great Manurewa Christmas Festival
28 Nov - 05 Dec
Two days of free family fun, including a Santa parade, live entertainment and kids activities.
The opening of Galway Street – a sign of things to come
The completion of the first project in Auckland Council’s $350 million Downtown Programme was celebrated in a dawn blessing today.
APO 4 Kids: Christmas with Suzy
28 Nov - 13 Dec
Delight your pre-schoolers this silly season with an orchestral concert featuring iconic children’s entertainer Suzy Cato.
Auckland’s residential water restrictions to be adjusted for summer
From 14 December, residents will be able to use hand-held hoses fitted with trigger nozzles; though they are still urged to use water wisely as the city’s water shortage continues.
Portage Ceramic Awards 20/20
28 Nov - 28 Feb
Enjoy Aotearoa’s premier showcase for ceramic practice, organised annually by Te Uru.
Libraries help get summer sorted with ‘Top 100’ books
Auckland’s 55 libraries have curated their Top 100 list of titles – in ten categories - ready for summer 2021.
Auckland Pestival Weekend
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Pest Free Auckland brings you the Auckland Pestival Weekend 2020 featuring the Mayoral Conservation Awards and CitiSci.
Discovering the depths of Ōrākei
Ōrākei Local Board members were invited 30 meters underground to explore Watercare wastewater project and what they found was impressive.
Opera Factory presents The Italian Girl in London
29 Nov
This performance will include Cimarosa’s double flute concerto, art tours and light refreshments.
Explore Auckland’s public art with new He Kohinga Toi website
Take a digital tour of He Kohinga Toi and discover a new way to experience the city this summer.
Remuera Market
29 Nov
An amazing line up of food trucks, a wonderful array of artworks, jewellery, produce and much more.
Awakeri Wetlands Stage One opens
Mayor Goff said that the significant investment in the wetlands would prevent flooding and enable the development of new residential homes for around 15,000 people.
Renowned architectural groups to design Avondale community facility and town square
Two celebrated New Zealand architecture and design studios, Athfield Architects and Isthmus Group, have been appointed to design the new community facility and upgraded town square for Avondale.
Orewa’s voice-capable tsunami warning sirens 'clearly audible'
A full acoustic testing of Orewa’s two voice-capable tsunami warning sirens was completed on Monday 23 November.