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Transport 18 Apr 2016

Changes for downtown bus services

Some bus services in downtown Auckland have changed.

Sports / Leisure 13 Apr 2016

Volunteers go the nautical mile

A group of dedicated volunteers have been going the extra mile for passengers arriving in Auckland on cruise ships this season, ensuring they receive a warm welcome from the city.

Walkways 1 Apr 2016

Improved access to Waitematā coastline

Waitematā Local Board is improving access to the Waitematā coastline by continuing its development of the Weona- Westmere Coastal Walkway.

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.

Events

18 Apr 2026

Build Your Own Terrarium - A Playdate for Plant Lovers

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

18 Apr 2026

Encore! Opening Act

Join us for Opening Act, a day celebrating our newest Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Exhibit...

18 Apr 2026

Freemans Bay Community Centre Open Day

This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of our local community and a new beginning for...

18 Apr 2026

Raranga Harakeke: Weaving Flax with Rewa Grimsdale

Learn about the culture and techniques of raranga in this beginner's workshop.

18 Apr 2026

WilderFest

Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...

18 Apr 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Repair Cafe – Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero

Volunteer repairers are available to help fix clothing, electric household items and electronics.

18 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

FAM: Food. Art. Market

Expect a colourful mix of stalls, delicious bites, and plenty of reasons to wander the road.

12 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Sail on SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa. Climb abo...