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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.

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.

Events

12 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026

Adventurous Nature Play

Climb, explore, and discover the great outdoors with fun for all ages.

08 Nov 2025 - 15 Mar 2026

Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

An unmissable showcase of iconic masterpieces and groundbreaking perspectives in American art.

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...

17 Sep 2025 - 07 Mar 2026

Lupe I Vao Ese

This exhibition centres indigenous ways of knowing and being. Rather than presenting measina as r...

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

01 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Make Days

Get crafty and celebrate Valentine’s all month long!

14 Sep 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

We Care's Play and Belong

Come and participate in a game-centred community engagement programme designed to spark genuine c...

02 Feb 2026

Pirates of the Library: The Search for Sunken Treasure!

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for adventure at Parnell Library in our pirate-themed scavenger hunt.