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Community 16 Dec 2015

City centre board endorses staged approach to square upgrade

Upgrades to Freyberg Square and the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland’s city centre will begin in mid-2016, following strong public support.

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.

Events

27 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Grey Lynn Playgroup

The Grey Lynn Playgroup is a great way for your child to learn and to socialise through play.

21 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Free Yoga for Seniors

Learn the basics or just come along and move, you can work at your own pace.

18 May 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Free Ukulele class & open mic

Join Sonia Wilson and the members of the 4 String Sing Ukulele Ensemble for our weekly Ukulele cl...

03 May 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

Sentinel

Step into an immersive exhibition where art intersects with science.

29 Apr 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Free Seniors Yoga

Come early to secure a place for strength and balance class.

28 Sep 2024

Ara Lodge 348 I.C. Heritage Walk

Join us for a walking tour through the heart of Auckland city’s heritage precinct.

28 Sep 2024

Fa’E: a Musical Tribute

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of music and storytelling.

28 Sep 2024

Grey Lynn and its Neighbours A New History

Come along for the launch of historian Tania Mace’s comprehensive, richly illustrated new book!