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Theatre / Performance 19 May 2023

Giving local Asian communities a voice through theatre

Proudly Asian Theatre is giving fresh talent in our creative community a platform to share their scripts

Community 18 May 2023

Aotea Early Learning Centre creates job opportunities for locals

Aotea Early Learning Centre has opened its doors to pre-schoolers and prospective employees.

Heritage 18 May 2023

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Business Q&A
City Centre Waterfront 9 May 2023

Success story - investing in urban centres and public spaces to help businesses thrive

Read about how the public and private sectors worked side by side to reimagine and revitalise Britomart

City Centre Waterfront 8 May 2023

New sounds emerge from Central City Library basement for Music Month

This is the second year of an Auckland Council programme called Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha. Named after a Māori proverb meaning walking backwards into the future, the premise is that knowing where you came from can help you know where you’re going.

City Centre Waterfront 1 May 2023

Wander through Auckland’s historic laneways

From foodie faves to architectural delights, central Auckland’s laneways can take you in a new direction.

Cycling 28 Apr 2023

Bike Box gets motu on the move

The Waiheke Bike Box initiative has put over 300 bicycles into action on Waiheke’s roads since opening in May 2022, thanks to ongoing support from Waiheke Local Board.

Environment 27 Apr 2023

Weed surveillance gives native plants a better chance to thrive

Data from a weed surveillance project on Aotea / Great Barrier helps council to prioritise next steps.

Events

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!

28 Sep 2024

Kirsty Webeck 'I'll Be The Judge Of That'

Join Kirsty Webeck at a theatre near you, this September.

28 Sep 2024

Urban Sketchers Live Art

Capture 100 years of arcade history in a live group sketch with Urban Sketchers Auckland.

28 Sep 2024

Winter's End Pottery Market

Come along and support your local ceramists and potters.

28 Sep 2024 - 05 Oct 2024

Tour of the St James Theatre

Participants will get a look inside the St James Theatre and hear about the challenges facing thi...

28 Sep 2024 - 06 Oct 2024

Tuia Mātauranga The Ocean That Binds Us Together

Uncover the rich voyaging traditions and cultures of Moana Oceania / the Pacific Ocean.

28 Sep 2024 - 06 Oct 2024

Tuia Mātauranga. The ocean that binds us together.

Tuia Mātauranga exhibition

28 Sep 2024 - 09 Oct 2024

Old Avondale

Discover 'Old Avondale': 10 collages of historic Avondale, curated by Nia Vavao, sparking communi...