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Development 2 Nov 2023

Midtown construction schedule continues to build momentum while expanding scope of underground works

In a recently published update, the Auckland Council group continues to deliver positive momentum across the Midtown Regeneration Programme while building smarter across agencies.  

Community 20 Oct 2023

Next steps for Leys Institute and 254 Ponsonby Road

Designs for two major community spaces in the Ponsonby area have been approved.

Environment 17 Oct 2023

By-law helps Waiheke birds take flight

Waiheke’s birdlife will be flying high this summer following the un-leashing of a plan to create a bird friendly beach zone thanks to Waiheke’s local board.

City Centre Waterfront 28 Sep 2023

Targeted rate helps drive positive momentum for high-achieving city centre

New Zealand’s highest performing 4.3 square kilometres is seeing a return to form, with data showing growth in employment and GDP in Auckland’s city centre tracking faster than New Zealand as a whole.

Cultural 20 Sep 2023

Te reo classes connect communities on Aotea

Free Māori language classes on Aotea are being funded by the local board.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Sipping sustainability: Aotea / Great Barrier pioneers single-use cup revolution

Aotea/ Great Barrier is aiming to be the first place in New Zealand to eliminate single-use takeaway cups.

Community 14 Sep 2023

Plant swap stall helps you dig Parnell Festival of Roses

Green fingered plant enthusiasts will have the opportunity to grow their own collections at this year’s Parnell Festival of Roses, thanks to a unique stall.

City Centre Waterfront 14 Sep 2023

Midtown Street Party celebrates an area building character through renewal    

On Thursday 28 September the inaugural Midtown Street Party is coming to Elliott, Albert, Victoria, Wellesley, Darby and Queen Streets, and along the historic Strand Arcade - from 6pm to 9pm.

Events

31 Jul 2026

Japanese film screening: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Films are screened in Japanese with English subtitles.

31 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2028

Unplugged Gaming Club

An afternoon of fun and interesting board games at Waiheke Library for rangatahi aged 13-24.

28 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Macbeth

Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire.

24 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Drop-in ceramic studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

23 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Every Kind of Weather

One iconic playwright. Two plays. One unmissable event.

18 Jul 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Exhibition - CRIT: Art learning since 1987

This exhibition explores how artists, educators and communities have learned inside, beside, outs...

01 Jul 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Whai

Experience a striking, immersive lighting display that transforms the structure after dark!

10 Jun 2026 - 07 Feb 2027

Dinosaur Discovery Track experience

A highly immersive educational experience of awe-inspiring creatures from the Cretaceous and Jura...