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Development 16 Feb 2021

Quay Street’s waterfront secured for the next 100 years

The Downtown Programme has reached its most important milestone to date; finishing the seismic strengthening of Quay Street’s historic seawall.

10 Feb 2021

Book your free tickets for Auckland Lantern Festival

Auckland Lantern Festival remains free but will be ticketed this year for the first time to allow crowd management and contact tracing.

Environment 9 Feb 2021

Climate hui on Waiheke will help shape local action plan

A project is in the works that will provide a road map for Waiheke to become a low carbon community.

Environment 5 Feb 2021

Auckland’s water supply receives six-million-litre-a-day boost

A new water treatment plant in Papakura will help boost Auckland’s water supply by six million litres a day when it goes live today, Friday 5 February.

Transport 4 Feb 2021

Auckland Dockline Tram returns to Auckland waterfront

The iconic Auckland Dockline Tram will be back on track performing its well versed 1.5km loop of Wynyard Quarter from this Sunday 7 February, 2021.

Community 4 Feb 2021

Waiheke Local Board gives support for rāhui to protect the island’s kaimoana

Waiheke Local Board has passed a notice of motion supporting the rāhui placed by Ngāti Pāoa over the waters surrounding Waiheke.

Transport 4 Feb 2021

Te Onewa Northcote Point wharf re-opened and dual-named

Northcote Point wharf has reopened after a blessing this morning and services have re-started after a two-year closure.

Transport 3 Feb 2021

Rainbow crossing comes to Auckland

Auckland’s first ‘Rainbow Crossing’ is coming to Karangahape Road and is planned to be installed in front of St Kevin’s Arcade in time to mark the end of Auckland Pride Month.

Events

09 Aug 2026

Grow your own microgreens

Grow your own microgreens and make your own microgreen tray.

09 Aug 2026

Jubilation - Oh What a Time

You're invited to our Jubilation album launch party, celebrating the joy of singing with heart an...

09 Aug 2026

Judy's Encore: The Return of a Star

Judy Garland’s life is brought to the stage in, starring award-winning artist Ali Harper.

09 Aug 2026

Learn to draw winter veges

A workshop that will guide you to draw a beautiful botanical subject with clarity, accuracy and c...

09 Aug 2026

Live Day: Folklore and Fairytales

Delve into the past at Howick Historical Village through the enchanted world of folklore and fair...

09 Aug 2026

Memoir writing workshop: Janice Marriott

An opportunity to create your memoir, write your life stories, and create something tangible for...

09 Aug 2026

Talk: Curating et al.'s the fundamental practice

Join us to mark the opening weekend of 'et al. the fundamental practice' with a lively and inform...

14 Jun 2026 - 08 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Warkworth

Come along for a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda in a relaxed...