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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.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Community 16 Jun 2016

Sounds of hope from homeless

An Auckland band has helped bring life-changing outcomes for its homeless members.

Development 2 Jun 2016

A suitably skewed solution

Ever wondered why 135 Albert Street is at such an odd angle to the road?

Whanau friendly 27 May 2016

Have you tried the piano stairs?

Aotea Square has been filled with music recently as piano stairs were installed on the steps of the Aotea Centre.

Arts 18 May 2016

Watch: Heroic effort to save 50s mosaic underway

Work is underway to preserve a large mosaic that many Aucklanders will remember from the foyer of the former Odeon Theatre on Queen Street.

Plans / Projects 13 May 2016

Committee lobbies for greater power on begging

An update on begging in the central city has been presented to council’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee, along with possible actions to help reduce nuisance begging.

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08 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Handmade spell candles

In this course you’ll be taken through the steps to create your own taper candles, tuned to your...

23 May 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Manahua - A Weavers’ Collective

Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice.

09 Aug 2026

Jubilation - Oh What a Time

You're invited to our Jubilation album launch party, celebrating the joy of singing with heart an...

09 Aug 2026

Talk: Curating et al.'s the fundamental practice

Join us to mark the opening weekend of 'et al. the fundamental practice' with a lively and inform...

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

10 Mar 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading at Little Leys

Join our librarians for a relaxed shared reading session.

12 Aug 2026

Sheku & Elgar

Begin your evening with sensational live music, performed in the majestic setting of the Auckland...

12 Aug 2026

Yang Zi in conversation with Peter Shand

Join us for a conversation with Beijing-based independent curator, art critic and researcher Yang...