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Arts 20 Feb 2020

Arts coordinator role funded for Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board has given funding to community arts group Kāhui Creative Waiheke to establish a community-led arts coordinator role on the island.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Jan 2020

Amaranthus at the Wintergarden

Amaranthus Autumn Palette is on magnificent display at the Wintergarden.

Community 29 Jan 2020

Late night CBD safe zone up and running

Auckland Safe Zone is setting up at Queen Elizabeth Square, Britomart, from 5 February to 19 March on weekend nights when there’s a lot going on in the city.

City Centre Waterfront 28 Jan 2020

Major changes to Auckland’s city centre around the corner

Construction in the city centre will ramp up from the start of 2020 as the next phase of the city centre development programme gets underway.

24 Jan 2020

Waiheke contingency drinking water supply now available

The contingency drinking water supply has been made available to the residents of Waiheke Island during the current water shortage on the island.

Environment 20 Jan 2020

Urgent removal of pines in Western Springs Lakeside Park

Thirteen trees have been identified for immediate removal due to the danger to people and property.

Technology / Innovation 15 Jan 2020

Vector Lights celebrates its first birthday

Watch Vector Lights this Auckland Anniversary Weekend, 25-28 January 2019.

20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Events

28 Sep 2024 - 07 Oct 2024

Discover Symonds Street Cemetery

David Verran explores their stories and those of the many communities represented here.

08 Oct 2024

Parnell Heritage Walks - Ewelme Cottage

Take a stroll to the grounds of Ewelme Cottage and admire this fine example of an early Victorian...

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

Meet local people, make new friends, and try something new!

09 Oct 2024

Auckland Peace Heritage Walk

Join us for a special walk exploring stories of conflict and protests for peace.

09 Oct 2024

C O N T R O L F R E A K : WORKSHOP

Preston McNeil gets down and nerdy about the technical aspects of building an arcade machine.

09 Oct 2024

Navigating Tradition: Polynesian wayfinding and modern challenges

Join Stan Conrad and Sonny Natanielu as they explore the traditional art of Polynesian navigation.

09 Oct 2024

Who Sold Wiremu Tāmihana's Peace Covenant?

Senior Librarian Liam Appleton explores the history and provenance surrounding the 1865 peace cov...

10 Oct 2024

FROM PACIFIC TO TASMAN – AUCKLAND'S HISTORIC TRAM SYSTEM — HERITAGE TALKS

Learn about the construction and development of the public transport system through a host of fas...