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Pride Festival 21 Feb 2025

Multi-sensory artwork Waimahara brings Auckland Pride Festival to a reflective close 

On Saturday 1 March the 2025 Auckland Pride Festival will conclude, completing the city’s month-long celebrations in a thoughtful, restful and reflective way.

Hauraki Gulf 3 Feb 2025

Designated dog area decisions

Aotea residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Educational 17 Jan 2025

Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands

Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2024

'Seconds to Midnight' leads New Year’s Eve countdown

Emerging Kiwi songstress Cassie Henderson has just found her name in the same sentence as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Six60.

Grey Lynn Library 17 Dec 2024

Happy Birthday to Grey Lynn Library

Grey Lynn Library celebrated its 100th birthday this month.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Dec 2024

Georgia Lines brings her mellow sound to famous venue

The enchanting vocals of Georgia Lines will headline the third of 18 free concerts in this summer’s Music in Parks series.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Dec 2024

Lunar New Year infuses city centre with Auckland’s unique Asian flavour

From 26 January to 22 February, feel uplifted by the colours, sounds, tastes and beats of Asia.

Events

23 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2026

Tetra pak in relief

Learn how to cut, ink, and print images to achieve a variety of visual effects, expressive lines,...

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

26 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

The Rocky Horror Show

The world's favourite rock n' roll musical.

27 Feb 2026

Prima Facie

This one final Auckland performance continues the call to action that this story is demanding wor...

28 Feb 2026

Mindfulness Pottery Workshops

Learn the Pinch Pot Technique in this immersive hand-building pottery workshop.

28 Feb 2026

Pride Festival at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Celebrate Pride at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki with a day of art, music, performance and se...

28 Feb 2026

Queers & Wares Market

Come hang out, browse beautiful handmade pieces, vintage clothing, and art - all by local artists.

28 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

Honu and Blue's Sealife Clues storytime

Celebrate Seaweek at the Maritime Museum with a fun‑filled weekend as we premiere the delightful...