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City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2020

Te Komititanga opens for Aucklanders

Tāmaki Makaurau today (18 December) celebrated the opening of Te Komititanga - a striking new people-friendly square – in the heart of the city’s downtown.

17 Dec 2020

Reach for a refill in Puketāpapa

Have a free drink of water at any of the 21 RefillNZ stations around Puketāpapa.

Sports / Leisure 17 Dec 2020

Plan ahead for smooth sailing to the Cup and Black Caps match

If you’re coming to the PRADA America’s Cup World Series Auckland and PRADA Christmas Race yachting this week, plan ahead as there will be road closures and some public transport changes.

16 Dec 2020

Temporary campground changes at Piha

Auckland Council has made some temporary changes to the campground at Les Waygood Park, Piha to help reduce the risk from potential flooding as it moves into the busy summer season.

Community 16 Dec 2020

Helping west Auckland families in need this Christmas

West Auckland families in need have been given a timely boost this Christmas thanks to support from Henderson-Massey and Waitākere Ranges Local Boards.

Environment 15 Dec 2020

Puketāpapa programme helps families adopt low-carbon lifestyles

By taking simple actions in their homes, 300 Puketāpapa families saved an estimated $102,952 per year and reduced 54,092 kg-CO2 /year, a 30 per cent reduction to the previous year.

Community 15 Dec 2020

Community forums a chance for local board to connect

With few opportunities to meet their community face to face this year, Upper Harbour Local Board relished the chance hear from locals at its recent community forum in Whenuapai.

Development 15 Dec 2020

Emily Place set to become a safer and more people-friendly street

One of the city centre’s most historic streets is set for revitalisation through the Innovating Streets Programme.

Events

02 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a free, month-long celebration of biking.

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.

29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

The Incredible Rooftop Tour

Learn about the building, the people who work here and our place in the Domain from this unique v...

28 Jan 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

Life Drawing 101

Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...

27 Jan 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

22 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

SpinPoi

Learn to twirl and flow with colourful poi in a fun, beginner-friendly session.