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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.

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

Events

07 Dec 2024 - 23 Mar 2025

Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey

This exhibition creates immersive and multi-sensory experiences.

07 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Women's Wellbeing Chinese Talk Series

We cordially invite you to our once-a-month Women’s Wellbeing Talk series.

13 Jul 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Dungeons & Dragons | Leys Institute Little Library

Come to Little Leys’ Dungeon & Dragons club to start your table-top fantasy roleplay adventure.

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

Meet local people, make new friends, and try something new!

12 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024

Vector Lights for a Kiwi Christmas 2024

Watch the brand-new light show every 15 minutes from 9pm until midnight this festive season.

14 Dec 2024

A Christmas Celebration with Auckland City Brass

This year the band will be joined by wonderful coloratura soprano Christina Ellison.

14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Christmas Sailing with Mrs Claus

Join Mrs Claus for a Christmas sailing aboard Ted Ashby.