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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

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

Community Forum is an open meeting which provides an opportunity for individuals and community or...

13 Jun 2025

Songs from The Factory

Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring music of The Factory, New Zealand’s groundbreaking Pacific...

13 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Michelle Brasier: Reform

Of the thousands of shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, this hilarious hour of storytelling and music...

14 Jun 2025

Auckland Youth Symphonic Band: Simple Gifts

A musical afternoon: Performance by the Auckland Youth Symphonic Band

14 Jun 2025

Battle Chorus: Disco Inferno

Get ready to channel your inner '70s icon — think flares, sequins, and platform shoes—and step in...

14 Jun 2025

Cook Island Dance and Flower Adornment Workshops with Aunty Kura

Join renowned Pacific dance practitioner Aunty Kura Taruia for a free ura (Cook Island dance) and...

14 Jun 2025

Pacific Dance OnScreen

Pacific Dance OnScreen is the film screening of the Pacific Dance Festival.

14 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Iwa

The exhibition Iwa takes inspiration from the nine stars of Matariki, with nine ringatoi Māori in...