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Cycling 15 Dec 2015

Thousands cycle Auckland's Lightpath

Thousands of people have used Te Ara I Whiti – the Lightpath during the first fortnight since the Nelson Street off-ramp was transformed into a dazzling magenta cycleway.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2015

Galapagos tortoises home for Christmas

Auckland Zoo’s Galapagos tortoises Smiley, Willy, Snapper, and Chippie, who have just moved into their redeveloped exhibit, The Galapagos.

Development 14 Dec 2015

City Rail Link to be built under Commercial Bay

The first stage of the City Rail Link project will be built on the site of the Downtown Mall, between lower Queen Street and Albert Street.

Policies / Regulations 14 Dec 2015

Waiheke vineyard owner fined for excessive helicopter flights

The council has welcomed a district court decision to fine a property owner for excessive helicopter flights.

Educational 9 Dec 2015

Zoo Tales: What’s the Māori word for fat and round?

This week on Zoo Tales, we follow kunekune pigs, Alma and Neena, on their daily walk through the zoo.

Cycling 7 Dec 2015

Video: Watch the Magenta Adventure in action

Video: See the first cyclists zoom down Auckland's stunning new cycleway.

Environment 7 Dec 2015

Auckland free of Queensland fruit fly

MPI has confirmed that Auckland is now free of the Queensland fruit fly.

Cycling 4 Dec 2015

Video: Another look at Auckland's new Lightpath

Here's another look at how an unused motorway offramp was transformed into a magical – and magenta – celebration of cycling.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

10 May 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our second series for 2025, The Art not the Artist, features six acclaimed films made by or starr...

23 Apr 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Other Worlds: Curator Talks

Learn about the big ideas and publishing history of this expansive genre and immerse yourself in...

06 Apr 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Wrest

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15 Mar 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Kids Learn to Ride

An opportunity to learn tips and tricks to practice with your kids at home.

01 Mar 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

Casual drop-in art session

Explore your own interests with clay sculpting, drawing or painting.

08 Jun 2025

Artists' Tour | Mark Adams and Chris Corson - Scott

Join us for an exclusive tour of Mark Adams: A Survey | He Kohinga Whakaahua with renowned photog...

08 Jun 2025

Daughters of Orpheus

Expect close harmonies, intricate rhythms & a deep dive into the feminine power of folk song.

08 Jun 2025

New Zealand Youth Choir present A Century of Modern Art

Join us for special performances by the Auckland members of the New Zealand Youth Choir as they r...