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City Centre Waterfront 25 Jun 2021

World-class waterfront opens for Aucklanders on 2 July

On Friday 2 July the much-awaited Te Wānanga public space on the edge of a people-prioritised Quay Street will open for Aucklanders to experience, and on 5 July the six new ferry berths, named Te Ngau O Horotiu, located in the Ferry Basin will rec...

City Centre Waterfront 24 Jun 2021

Seeded mussel lines filter seawater from beneath Te Wānanga

Divers have attached 38 seeded mussel lines to the underside of Te Wānanga, the new public space which reaches out over the water in Quay Street.

Transport 23 Jun 2021

Celebrating the revamped Karangahape Road

The upgrades to Karangahape Road make the iconic street more pedestrian and cycle-friendly, attractive and environmentally sustainable with widened footpaths, two rainbow crossings, native planting, safe separated cycleways, bike parking, and impr...

City Centre Waterfront 23 Jun 2021

40 year-old pōhutukawa return to Quay Street in overnight crane-lift

While the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere/forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation.

Development 14 Jun 2021

Auckland Transport delivers first stage of vibrant vision for Karangahape Road

Karangahape Road’s heritage-rich neighbourhood has become supercharged with renewal in recent times, as the area moves closer to its future as a vibrant city neighbourhood and one of Auckland’s busiest transit hubs.

Development 14 Jun 2021

Make a date with newly-enhanced Karangahape Road

Auckland Transport and Auckland Council have opened the Karangahape Road enhancements for Aucklanders. And on Saturday 26 June, the Karangahape Business Association will ensure the legendary street bursts into new life with a fitting and colourful...

Environment 11 Jun 2021

Fresh ideas to cut back food waste awarded nearly $40,000

From soup discos to getting into a pickle - Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste Fund has given nearly $40,000 to a range of projects aimed at cutting down our food waste.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Jun 2021

Help make Parnell's Heard Park great

Public consultation has opened this week, closing Sunday 4 July 2021.

Events

09 Oct 2024

Who Sold Wiremu Tāmihana's Peace Covenant?

Senior Librarian Liam Appleton explores the history and provenance surrounding the 1865 peace cov...

10 Oct 2024

FROM PACIFIC TO TASMAN – AUCKLAND'S HISTORIC TRAM SYSTEM — HERITAGE TALKS

Learn about the construction and development of the public transport system through a host of fas...

10 Oct 2024

From Pacific to Tasman – Auckland’s Historic Tram System

Learn about the construction and development of this much-loved public transport system through a...

10 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

The Civic Tours

Capture unique photographs and uncover the incredible history that brings this amazing venue to l...

10 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

Tempo Dance Festival - Te Rerenga o Tere 2024

Tempo Dance Festival - Te Rerenga o Tere returns with a full programme of immersive, innovative a...

11 Oct 2024

Oral History Beginners Workshop

In this workshop, we’ll cover the basic elements of what makes a good oral history and what's use...

11 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2024

Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2024

Show Me Shorts is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading international short film festival.

12 Oct 2024

A Niu Dawn: Flip Book Animation Workshop with Elisabeth Kumaran

Join artist and animator Elisabeth Kumaran for an exciting Flipbook Animation Workshop where you'...