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Parks / Outdoors 24 Apr 2023

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain helped to protect low lying areas in flooding events

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain, like many other parks, played a critical role in retaining flood waters during the recent severe weather events.

Community 21 Apr 2023

Waitematā grants receive extra budget boost

A reallocation of local board budget underspend sees more in the kitty for community grants.

Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

Community 3 Apr 2023

Tāmaki Makaurau’s first Play Festival embraces Māori culture

This Saturday sees the city’s inaugural Play Festival take place in Tuna Mau (Western Park), Freemans Bay

People of Midtown
Development 31 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Development 27 Mar 2023

Construction process for Te Hā Noa set to begin on 11 April

Te Hā Noa, a renewed Victoria Street, is the next big project in Auckland Council’s Midtown Regeneration programme.

City Centre Waterfront 23 Mar 2023

K-Pop global energy takes over High Street district with KCAKL

When KCAKL takes over the High Street district from 24–31 March the passions and talents of our Korean Aucklanders and superstars from Korea will burst into life.

Jon Turner has returned as Manukau Harbour Forum chair.
Community 22 Mar 2023

Turner returns to Manukau Harbour Forum

Experienced Manukau Harbour guardians Jon Turner and Alan Cole have been returned as chair and deputy of Auckland Council’s Manukau Harbour Forum.

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.