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Mayor 18 Aug 2020

Improved facilities for people walking and cycling across Auckland

Auckland Transport (AT) is delivering the first of a rolling set of initiatives on 20 roads and popular walkways across Auckland to assist with safe physical distancing during COVID-19 Alert Level 3.

Mayor 18 Aug 2020

More space for people on Queen Street

With the country in Alert Level 3, Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council have made changes on Queen Street to increase space for people walking, on bikes and using public transport in the city centre.

Have your say 18 Aug 2020

Have your say on Cabeleigh Drive playground

Helensville’s timber history and stream have inspired a new playground design.

Arts 18 Aug 2020

Art meets ecology in unique Tāmaki Estuary initiative

Entries are open for one of New Zealand’s only contemporary art prizes with ecology at its core: The Estuary Art and Ecology Prize.

Transport 14 Aug 2020

Part of Tamaki Drive closed to vehicles this weekend

Tamaki Drive between Quay Street and the Ngapipi Bridge will be closed to all traffic including buses from 10pm Friday 14 August until the evening of Sunday 16 August.

Community 12 Aug 2020

Applications now open for Hibiscus and Bays projects

Groups keen to make a difference in the Hibiscus and Bays area can apply for this year’s local board community grants.

Transport 10 Aug 2020

Franklin Local Board takes a wider view on new roads

New roads to service growing communities in Franklin could get wider following local board feedback.

Transport 10 Aug 2020

Leaky Papakura Station lifts under repair

Work had begun to repair lifts at Papakura Station after water leaks occasionally disrupted service for locals.

Events

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club at Avondale Library

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...

05 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Go Class

Discover the strategy and fun of Weiqi through playful hands-on learning.

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

24 Apr 2026

The Weed Eaters in 4D

Join us for an exclusive 4D screening of The Weed Eaters before it opens in cinemas!

20 Mar 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Craft Fun for preschoolers in Mandarin - 公益艺术课程

Fun hands-on activities for pre-schoolers, aged 2-5, including clay-making, drawing and painting.

13 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027

Storytime

It’s a wonderful way to share a love of books and connect with others in the community.

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Scottish Ceilidh

Join us for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music.

13 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Wā takinga paki | Storytime at Te Manawa

Join our Storytime sessions where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read...