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Heritage 20 Nov 2019

Uncharted train tracks uncovered on Quay Street

During excavations as part of the Quay Street enhancement, train tracks dating back to the early 1900s have been uncovered.

Waste 20 Nov 2019

Viaduct compost hub launch unlocks climate change potential

The Viaduct Local Living Compost Hub will help local businesses work towards becoming zero-waste.

Transport 15 Nov 2019

Te Henga car park set for repair

A project to improve the car park at one of Auckland's most iconic beaches will take place before Christmas.

Plans / Projects 14 Nov 2019

Northcote Point Wharf update

Further options are being considered for Northcote Point Wharf following the identification that the wharf structure requires additional repair and renewal work than was originally planned.

City Centre Waterfront 14 Nov 2019

Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place win NZ Architecture Award

The project to upgrade Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place has won the Planning and Urban Design category in the 2019 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

Environment 13 Nov 2019

NZICC fire air quality results finalised

Analysis of air quality results collected during the period of the NZ International Convention Centre fire last month have now been finalised.

Waste 13 Nov 2019

Collaborative composting pilot a first for the city centre

Auckland Council is proud to support a composting pilot project, the first in the city centre and waterfront areas.

Transport 13 Nov 2019

AT trials summer plan to reduce congestion at Matiatia

Auckland Transport and Waiheke Local Board will trial a new way to manage traffic at Matiaitia and to help reduce congestion and improve safety around the ferry terminal.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime at the Central Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpe - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time.

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Designed for ages 2 years and under, bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes,...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Whangaparāoa

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Storytime | Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Terrific Tots

Captivating stories, actions, rhymes, music and bubbles for ages two to four years.

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement (0-2yrs).

05 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Flow With Pride - Slow Yoga

Join us for this free, gentle, strength-building series from Te Atatu Peninsula Yoga & Pilates, c...