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Playgrounds 17 Jan 2024

Glad tidings for Gladstone Park playground

A Parnell playground reopened with a crowd just in time for the summer holidays.

Pest plants 17 Jan 2024

Aotea residents help tackle pest weed problem

A new initiative educates and supports weed control measures on the island.

Zero Waste 18 Dec 2023

Solar power for Anamata supports elimination of single-use cups

Anamata's new dishwasher helps wash mugs for local business, enabled by grant funding for solar power.

Community 4 Dec 2023

Waiheke grants make a difference where it counts

Waiheke arts and culture, environmental, and community initiatives will be receiving over $62,000 from the Waiheke Local Board following its latest grants rounds.

Council news 1 Dec 2023

Prohibited Fire Season for Hauraki Gulf Islands

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 1 December 2023

Transport 28 Nov 2023

1.4 million in transport projects to go ahead in Waitematā

The local board has approved funding for four different transport projects in the area.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Nov 2023

Designs revealed for Waitematā Station (Britomart) plaza and Tyler Street upgrade

Auckland Council and City Rail Link Limited (CRLL) are delighted to announce that they will be reinstating the plaza behind the Waitematā Station (Britomart), with work starting next year.

City Centre Waterfront 23 Nov 2023

Unique temporary artwork brings star quality to Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath

Inspired by Beethoven, Auckland artist Matthew Tucker has created a masterpiece of his own.

Events

26 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

The Rocky Horror Show

The world's favourite rock n' roll musical.

27 Feb 2026

Prima Facie

This one final Auckland performance continues the call to action that this story is demanding wor...

28 Feb 2026

Mindfulness Pottery Workshops

Learn the Pinch Pot Technique in this immersive hand-building pottery workshop.

28 Feb 2026

Pride Festival at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Celebrate Pride at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki with a day of art, music, performance and se...

28 Feb 2026

Queers & Wares Market

Come hang out, browse beautiful handmade pieces, vintage clothing, and art - all by local artists.

28 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

Honu and Blue's Sealife Clues storytime

Celebrate Seaweek at the Maritime Museum with a fun‑filled weekend as we premiere the delightful...

28 Feb 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

The Leys Institute Little Library’s film club screens famous, influential, and entertaining maste...

03 Mar 2026 - 06 Mar 2026

Motion Sickness

Motion Sickness is an hour long theatre performance from the internationally acclaimed a2, physic...