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Community 3 Aug 2016

Opening up Newmarket's Teed Street

Teed Street will receive an urban design upgrade, as part of the wider Newmarket Laneways Streetscape Improvement Project.

Cycling 29 Jul 2016

10,000 trips on Quay Street cycleway in less than three weeks

Where is everyone? Quay Street, it seems: more than 10,000 cycle trips have been made on the Quay Street cycleway since it opened almost three weeks ago.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Environment 21 Jul 2016

Wireless pest monitors a game-changer in biosecurity

Wireless technology that allows traps to be monitored from the office is being trialled in the Hunua Ranges, on Waiheke Island and will soon be out near Whatipu on the west coast.

Cycling 18 Jul 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway opens

Another link in Auckland's rapidly developing cycle network opened on 8 July.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Events

23 Aug 2024

Handcrafted Personalised Japanese Tea Bowls

In this workshop, Richard will guide you in crafting handmade bowls using traditional Japanese po...

29 Aug 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

*No. 28

Within the interplay of discrete pictures lies a poignant narrative—a reflection of innocent chil...

29 Aug 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Kingdom Come

Exploring the idea that heaven and hell are subjective constructs that are created by us on earth.

29 Aug 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Mulled Spaces: An Artisitc Imagining In The Identity Of An Older, Mature Gay Bear In Aotearoa

Exploring the anxieties of aging and belonging within the LGBTQ+ community.

30 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

The Lion King Live in Concert

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2024, relive the magic of Disney’s animated classic The Lion...

31 Aug 2024

Little Unique

Join an informative one day weekend mosaic workshop suitable for art enthusiasts of all ages and...

03 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024

In Other Words

Meet characters Arthur and Jane as they retell how they met, fell in love and tried to cope with...

08 Sep 2024

Micro Macrame Jewellery Workshop

Yoko will show you step by step on how to make simple bracelets or leaf pattern jewellery.