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Community 5 Jun 2019

Fearless fowl heading for retirement

The pest-hunting chickens on Great Barrier Island are retiring after a job well done.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 May 2019

Aucklanders urged to support Pink Shirt Day

Aucklanders are being encouraged to wear pink this Friday to stand up against bullying and to spread love and kindness.

Environment 16 May 2019

Workshops to prevent pests in Great Barrier's waters

New workshops on Great Barrier will help the community stop the spread of marine pests and maintain the integrity of the marine environment.

Arts 16 May 2019

Pacifica Mamas adorn the Town Hall with a giant ei as a gift of love

A collective of Pacific heritage artists has woven a giant ei (garland) out of upcycled plastic as a gift to Auckland.

Community 5 Apr 2019

Waiuku Trails man honoured

Waiuku's Barry Gibbon has won an Outdoor Access Champion Award for his work on the Waiuku Trails Project.

Heritage 19 Mar 2019

Next stage of Auckland Museum’s transformation begins

More public space created and special exhibition spaces enlarged.

14 Mar 2019

Great Barrier Island to host its first star festival during Matariki

This month-long star festival will celebrate Matariki and its International Dark Sky Sanctuary Status from June 29 to July 31.

Technology / Innovation 14 Mar 2019

Taniwha to guard Harbour Bridge this Matariki

Don't miss the dazzling new Vector lights show on Auckland Harbour Bridge opening Matariki Festival this weekend.

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...