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Community 28 Jun 2023

Youthline continues to help our rangatahi

Over $70,000 worth of grants from 17 local boards have helped fund their volunteer training programmes in the past year, including $1500 from Waiheke Local Board.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Jun 2023

Tūrama lights up Queen Street : 11 July to 20 August

Tūrama, an award-winning series of light installations celebrating Matariki, is set to light up Queen Street for a second year.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Jun 2023

Matariki ki te Manawa 2023 – city centre highlights

From 11 to 22 July, Matariki Festival will fill Tāmaki Makaurau with learning experiences, lighting splendour, storytelling, kōrero, music, art and much more.

Community 23 Jun 2023

Dedicated volunteers equipped to help our local youth in Waitematā

Youthline has three centres in Tāmaki Makaurau, one in the heart of the Waitematā Local Board area.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Jun 2023

New track boasts spectacular views in Western Springs Forest, Te Wai Ōrea Park

Visitors to Western Springs Te Wai Ōrea Park now have a new path to explore.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Jun 2023

Auckland Council buildings win at the 2023 Auckland Architecture Awards

Two Auckland Council-owned buildings have won big at the 2023 Auckland Architecture Awards.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Community 31 May 2023

Waiheke board grants make it happen on the motu

Over $60,000 of funding has been delivered to 18 Waiheke community groups in Waiheke Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Events

08 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Parnell Library July School Holidays

Come along for fun school holiday activities.

08 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

July School Holidays | Brilliant Seabirds

Join us during the July School Holidays for a day of creativity and discovery at our new exhibiti...

08 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

GLCC July School Holiday Programme - For Kids 5 to 13

Welcome to the Winter holiday programme!!

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki (The Children of Matariki) - Central City Library

Join us for some school holiday fun at Central City Library.

06 Jul 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

The Walters Prize 2024

The Walters Prize is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious contemporary art award.

03 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024

Doc Edge Film Festival 2024

Doc Edge brings together a compelling selection of films and immersive projects that delve into t...

28 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Aotea Square Ice Rink

The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!

20 Jun 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

4 X 2

4x2 showcases ‘paintings’ framed with notched 4x2 timber, bound with muka. The exhibition reflect...