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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.

Community 16 Mar 2023

Aotea community's feedback needed

Aotea / Great Barrier residents from the southwest of the island are being urged to attend a community barbecue in the park to discuss Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget and plans to address a $295 million budget gap, including cuts to oper...

9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Events

17 Dec 2025 - 21 Jan 2026

Street Games Design in the Silos

Join us for a FREE game design and playtesting workshop inside Silo 6 down in the Wynyard Quarter.

18 Dec 2025

Courtney Dawson & Janaye Henry

It’s the Christmas comedy gift you didn’t know you needed! 

18 Dec 2025

Jordyn with a Why

Come along to listen to Jordyn with a Why, an artist who draws inspiration from her Māori and Sam...

19 Dec 2025

Ella Monnery

Join Ella for an intimate and soulful evening of live music accompanied by the incredible Thabani...

19 Dec 2025

Paige

Catch YouTube sensation Paige live in Aotea Square for a free indie-pop summer night filled with...

19 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Christmas Cheer

Join us, share the music and (even) sing-along with whānau and friends at this special time of year.

20 Dec 2025

The Elves are AWOL

Join us for a family-friendly Christmas circus spectacular!

21 Dec 2025

K-Pop Dance Party

Learn the global hit choreography from smash-hit Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters, then stick arou...