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Arts 22 Oct 2019

Weaver's globally acclaimed work comes to Auckland

Matekino Lawless is bringing her weavings to Auckland's Franklin Art Centre for an exhibition this November.

Arts 4 Sep 2019

Lights on in Tin Tacks Reserve

Tin Tacks Reserve in central Onehunga is to be home to a bright new public artwork in the form of a large free-standing lightbox.

27 Aug 2019

Fashion police to issue tickets to stylish Aucklanders

Fashion police will hit Auckland streets this week issuing tickets to stylish pedestrians during New Zealand Fashion Week, from August 26 to September 1.

Environment 8 Aug 2019

Pests under pressure in Hauraki Gulf

Auckland Council is investing money raised from the Natural Environment Targeted Rate into pest control across our region.

Libraries 31 Jul 2019

Behind the scenes with the Auckland Libraries heritage team

Meet the people preserving the history and collections held in our city's libraries.

Environment 17 Jul 2019

Community trust to recycle glass on Great Barrier Island

A community trust on Great Barrier Island will be using a council grant to make drinking glasses out of discarded bottles and jars.

Food / Drink 8 Jul 2019

Local food-sharing idea goes global

When Helensville local Mark Dennis set up a food-sharing stand, he had no idea the idea would soon be copied throughout the US and Europe.

Transport 25 Jun 2019

Victoria Street Linear Park one step closer

The Linear Park will create a pedestrian-friendly link between Victoria Park and Albert Park.

Events

19 May 2026 - 23 May 2026

Everybody Knows

Laser Kiwi will make you laugh, gasp and maybe even agree on something for once.

06 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Encore! Librarians at lunchtime

Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience.

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Auckland Live Celebrates NZ Music Month

A vibrant programme of live music, pop-up performances and free public experiences across Tāmaki...

24 May 2026

Music Repair Café

Our goal is to empower you to care for your instruments and foster a culture of repair. Plus enjo...

14 May 2026 - 27 May 2027

English Conversation Club - Mt Albert

This relaxed and welcoming session is a great opportunity to practice your English communication...

24 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Haerenga

Haerenga by noa hāmana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Toa) explores Māori migration and its continua...

05 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Pacific Dance Festival

Pacific Dance Festival returns this June with a powerful celebration of contemporary Pacific iden...

18 Jun 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: WAIWHAI

A performance weaving sound and feeling, summoning spontaneous music that wades between the stran...