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Whanau friendly 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.

Cycling 4 Dec 2015

Video: Another look at Auckland's new Lightpath

Here's another look at how an unused motorway offramp was transformed into a magical – and magenta – celebration of cycling.

Community 3 Dec 2015

Inner-city youngsters have Auckland's interests at heart

Auckland Council delighted to hear from school pupils on the region's future.

Events

18 Jun 2026 - 12 Nov 2026

Good Yarns

Learn knitting or crochet!

10 Jun 2026 - 07 Feb 2027

Dinosaur Discovery Track experience

A highly immersive educational experience of awe-inspiring creatures from the Cretaceous and Jura...

04 Jun 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Twilight Mahjong Club

Join us for Twilight Mahjong Club, the perfect way to unwind after work, lectures or a busy day.

02 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou | The Stars of the New Year

Explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori.

14 May 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Movement therapy for mamas and bubbas

A time to release stress, be playful, and create connections!

09 May 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

Guided tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now.

15 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Encore! Artboards

Enjoy photographs highlighting the diversity of the Tāmaki music scene. 

15 Apr 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Encore!

The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a...