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City Centre Waterfront 27 Jun 2023

Tūrama lights up Queen Street : 11 July to 20 August

Tūrama, an award-winning series of light installations celebrating Matariki, is set to light up Queen Street for a second year.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Jun 2023

Matariki ki te Manawa 2023 – city centre highlights

From 11 to 22 July, Matariki Festival will fill Tāmaki Makaurau with learning experiences, lighting splendour, storytelling, kōrero, music, art and much more.

Community 23 Jun 2023

Dedicated volunteers equipped to help our local youth in Waitematā

Youthline has three centres in Tāmaki Makaurau, one in the heart of the Waitematā Local Board area.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Jun 2023

New track boasts spectacular views in Western Springs Forest, Te Wai Ōrea Park

Visitors to Western Springs Te Wai Ōrea Park now have a new path to explore.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Jun 2023

Auckland Council buildings win at the 2023 Auckland Architecture Awards

Two Auckland Council-owned buildings have won big at the 2023 Auckland Architecture Awards.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Community 31 May 2023

Waiheke board grants make it happen on the motu

Over $60,000 of funding has been delivered to 18 Waiheke community groups in Waiheke Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Community 30 May 2023

The best of Ecofest 2023 on Waiheke

Waiheke locals were treated to over 80 interactive events promoting sustainable living including fashion shows, upcycling workshops and sustainability tours as part of Ecofest 2023.

Events

28 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Hundred Year House Party

Celebrate 100 years of St Kevin’s Arcade! Tune in for an audio tour to learn about the arcade’s r...

28 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Our Pacific Family

Be entertained and inspired to continue, or to even begin, your Pacific Island genealogy journey.

28 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Ponsonby presents: guided heritage walk with Edward Bennett

Join us on a tour of Ponsonby where we'll uncover the scandals, secrets, and curiosities that mak...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Auckland Live Spring in Aotea Square

A captivating light sculpture, Late Night Art in the city, dance workshops and more.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Hundred Year House Party - Future Present Past Time Capsule

Share your fondest arcade memories, draw a picture or make a wish to the future with the Make Sho...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Make it Loud - School Holiday Experience

Learn all about the science and technology behind music and sound. 

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Parnell Changes Through the Ages

Discover Parnell's history with curated heritage images on display at Parnell Library!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Time Warp at Central City Library

Journey through time from the past to the future with our school holiday Time Warp programme.