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One year on: Anamata’s journey of recovery and renewal
One year after a major fire tore through the Anamata Shop and main shed at the Aotea Community Recycling Centre (CRC) on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, the team reflect on what has happened since.
Powering up with sunshine in Claris
Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.
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.
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.
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
Skating and Community at Tawaipareira Reserve
From beginners to seasoned skaters, Tawaipareira Reserve on Waiheke has become more than just a skate park.
Auckland Council 15th anniversary – Hauraki Gulf Islands
To celebrate Auckland Council's 15th anniversary, we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements from the past 15 years.
Events
Vector Lights for a Kiwi Christmas
Vector Lights is celebrating the festive season with a dynamic light and sound show based on the...
Adventurous Nature Play
Climb, explore, and discover the great outdoors with fun for all ages.
A Christmas Crisis
Join Dynamotion and their celebrity mates for a night of high-kicking hijinks, festive chaos, and...
Echo
This exhibition features painting and sculpture by three emerging artists Erika Holm, Ngaroma Ril...
Drop-in ceramics studio
Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.
Drop-in print studio
Bring your own projects and work alongside likeminded creatives.
Artland by Do Ho Suh & children
The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...
Lupe I Vao Ese
This exhibition centres indigenous ways of knowing and being. Rather than presenting measina as r...