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15th anniversary of Auckland Council - northern local boards
Auckland Council turns 15 this month! To mark the milestone, we’re celebrating local projects that have made a difference in our communities — see the highlights from north of the Harbour Bridge.
Inside the park upgrade that’s transforming Barry Curtis Park
Think of the Wetlands Building as your upgraded basecamp — $1.3M later, it’s got improved restrooms, better shelter, and more spots to relax, picnic, and BBQ.
Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal
Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.
Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light
Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun.
Mamma Mia: Mt Albert Library celebrates five decades
Mt Albert celebrates 50 years of operating in the community.
Green Road: A park for everyone to enjoy
This park at Green Road, Dairy Flat is a much-loved local spot with the community at its heart and a best-kept secret waiting for you to discover.
Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons
Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.
Grey Lynn to Western Springs pathway reopens after major repairs
A popular short cut is back in action in Grey Lynn
Events
Christmas craft
Try out a new skill and take home a tree ornament you can cherish for years to come with this beg...
Island Vibes
Experience a powerhouse 9-piece Pasifika band, featuring five dynamic lead vocalists who will tak...
Ōrewa Christmas Twilight Market and Festival
A free to attend market and festival celebrating everything Christmas held right by the beach in...
Romi Wrights
Experience the soaring soul, funk, and modern jazz of rising star Romi Wrights live in Aotea Squa...
Twilight in the Village
Come along to Twilight in the Village to shop a delightful array of stalls, support local commerc...
Christmas Lights 2025
This December, MOTAT shines bright once again as our museum grounds, heritage buildings and trams...
The Year in Space 2025
A fast-paced, fulldome journey through breakthroughs, blasts, and breathtaking images from across...
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
This magical, grand-scale production is brimful of song, humour, love, and lashings of festive joy.
