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Housing 27 Sep 2022

Watertight, warm, and more functional homes for mana whenua

Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair Programme is overseeing essential repairs to 11 houses.

Development 20 Sep 2022

Timings firm up for Wellesley / Victoria Street ‘system’

With construction start-dates drawing closer, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport throw new light on the Wellesley / Victoria Street system, a pivotal part of the city centre’s midtown regeneration programme.

Midtown 16 Sep 2022

‘It will feel like a new city’ - how midtown will transform the city centre

Aucklanders, prepare yourselves: When the regeneration of midtown in the city centre is complete, there’s a good chance you’ll hardly recognise this part of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Food / Drink 15 Sep 2022

Strengthening community kai resilience on Aotea

An increase in the amount of food grown locally on Aotea / Great Barrier is happening slowly but surely.

Heritage 15 Sep 2022

Preserving heritage for the future

A programme of work to strengthen the Studio One Toi Tū buildings is set to get underway in October.

Zero Waste 30 Aug 2022

Free workshops to upcycle, mend and create

Participate in a series of exciting free workshops promoting a culture of repair.

Conservation 19 Aug 2022

Results of Aotea’s first kororā survey reveals a thriving penguin population

A total of 105 penguin burrows were found during a survey of kororā / little penguin in June.

Events

23 Dec 2025 - 20 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads - Waiheke Island Library

Enjoy school holiday fun with the kids at the Library.

02 Dec 2025 - 05 May 2026

Guided Tour | Louise Bourgeois: In Private View

Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour through Louise Bourgeois: In Private View.

03 Dec 2025 - 04 Mar 2026

Guided Tour | Pop to Present

Tour through Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

19 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Te Ika Tere Flying Fish

Tamariki can create their own colourful fish kite inspired by spectacular sea creatures and Koino...

23 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Auckland’s International Buskers Festival

Get ready for four epic days of street magic, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent!

24 Jan 2026

Bead it yourself: Upcycled necklace making workshop

Craft a one-of-a-kind necklace using second-hand sourced beads in this fun and feel-good 2-hour w...

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.

26 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

The Rocky Horror Show

The world's favourite rock n' roll musical.