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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

08 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Handmade spell candles

In this course you’ll be taken through the steps to create your own taper candles, tuned to your...

23 May 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Manahua - A Weavers’ Collective

Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice.

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

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...

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

10 Mar 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading at Little Leys

Join our librarians for a relaxed shared reading session.

12 Aug 2026

Sheku & Elgar

Begin your evening with sensational live music, performed in the majestic setting of the Auckland...

12 Aug 2026

Yang Zi in conversation with Peter Shand

Join us for a conversation with Beijing-based independent curator, art critic and researcher Yang...