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Environment 1 Apr 2016

Drop off the grid on Great Barrier

Registrations are now open for Great Barrier Local Board’s Off the Grid event, which takes place from 12 to 15 May.

Cycling 31 Mar 2016

Lightpath success: Build it and they will come

The success of Auckland’s Lightpath shows that Aucklanders want more cycling infrastructure and they will flock to use it if it is built, says the New Zealand Transport Agency.

Cycling 31 Mar 2016

#LightpathAKL hits 100k mark

Mt Eden man Nathan Spoonly made the 100,000th journey across the popular new cycleway on the morning of 30 March.

Transport 30 Mar 2016

Your bus stop may be moving.

Some city centre bus routes and stops are changing from Sunday 17 April 2016.

Plans / Projects 23 Mar 2016

Great Barrier Island gets improved mobile access

Okiwi residents are set to enjoy improved mobile coverage when a new Vodafone cell site goes live at the end of May.

11 Mar 2016

Works to start on luxury waterfront hotel

Construction of a $200 million five-star hotel at a landmark site in downtown Auckland is set to commence.

Transport 9 Mar 2016

Walk this way: Pedestrians turn out for Walk2Work Day

Wednesday morning’s wet weather didn’t stop thousands of Aucklanders from walking to work on Walk2Work Day, part of Walk Month March.

Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for peo...

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12 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

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Join us, share the music and (even) sing-along with whānau and friends at this special time of year.

19 Dec 2025 - 28 Jan 2026

Nurture in Nature

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07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!