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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...

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

19 Feb 2016

Griffiths Holdings building coming down

Assessments carried out late last year confirmed that it’s structurally unsafe and demolition is required.

Pools 18 Feb 2016

Spa pools treated after Legionella bacteria detected

Spa pools at Auckland Council’s leisure facilities have been given an additional chemical clean as a precautionary measure following the detection of Legionella bacteria in two spa pools.

Cycling 17 Feb 2016

City cycleway to improve travel choice

The final design for the Quay St Cycleway has been announced on 17 February, with the cycleway opening in late May.

Cycling 9 Feb 2016

Lightpath riding high, with cycle journeys on the increase

Nelson Street’s new pink Lightpath, Te Ara I Whiti, is now the second most popular cycle route in Auckland, with thousands of keen cyclists and pedestrians making use of the path over the summer break.

Educational 20 Jan 2016

Auckland Zoo welcomes rare red panda cubs

Auckland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two Nepalese red panda cubs

Events

03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival 2026

Spend Easter on Waiheke with three days of unforgettable live music in stunning vineyard settings.

04 Apr 2026

Rakino Island Snorkeling Meet-up - Ecofest

Join fellow Rakino Island snorkelling enthusiasts for a low-tide exploration of the Māori Garden...

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

13 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Easter creatures & monster mug mayhem!

Design your own Creature Feature Mug this Easter holidays!

15 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Monster movies ~ Where The Wild Things Are school holiday workshop

Make your own Monster mask and movie! Lights, action, camera!

19 Apr 2026

This Love Between Us

Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer, known for his work with the Auckland Chamber...

01 May 2026

Best Foods Comedy Gala

Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.

15 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare sta...