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Parks / Outdoors 25 May 2016

Hidden oasis in Symonds Street

Symonds Street Cemetery, a public park since 1908, is a tree-lined oasis in the heart of the city.

Community 23 May 2016

Community hub coming to Albany

Upper Harbour residents will benefit from a community facility to be built in Albany later this year.

Heritage 23 May 2016

Historic Waikumete ashes need sensitivity and respect

Nearly 1800 sets of ashes dating back to the 1920s buried in vaults at Waikumete Cemetery must be treated with sensitivity and respect.

Community 20 May 2016

Full steam ahead for the Half Moon Bay ferry pier

Construction has begun on the new Half Moon Bay ferry pier, which when complete will provide a new, modern and safer ferry experience for its users.

Business / Economy 19 May 2016

Awards shine light on local businesses

After months of nominations, public voting and mystery shoppers, Albert-Eden’s top businesses have been recognised at a special awards evening.

Arts 18 May 2016

Watch: Heroic effort to save 50s mosaic underway

Work is underway to preserve a large mosaic that many Aucklanders will remember from the foyer of the former Odeon Theatre on Queen Street.

Free 18 May 2016

Trees to return to Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill summit

A dawn planting ceremony next month will mark the first phase of returning a tree to the tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill.

Environment 17 May 2016

Vibrant orchids on display at the Wintergarden

Vibrant orchids are on display in the Auckland Domain Wintergardens through autumn and winter.

Events

03 Jun 2023 - 30 Jul 2023

Huarere: Weather Eye, Weather Ear

Enjoy Te Tuhi's new exhibition.

03 Jun 2023 - 03 Sep 2023

Shona Tawhiao: Pākākano

Pākākano celebrates the traditional skills of raranga while proposing a new and important way of looking at weaving as its own standalone entity, challenging, exciting and inspi...

02 Jun 2023 - 13 Jul 2023

Ngā Whetū

A group exhibition of Māori artists, each showcasing works that speak to ngā whetū (the stars), Puanga and the Matariki cluster.

02 Jun 2023 - 27 Aug 2023

Combined Cosmologies: The Art of Pauline Thompson 1942 — 2012

This extensive exhibition, brings together all the various strands of Pauline’s work in a retrospective that will give her a new voice.

01 Jun 2023 - 16 Jun 2023

Pacific Dance Festival 2023

International, local, emerging, established, contemporary and heritage artists bring to the mat their stories, worlds and mana to suit and enrich the journeys of our diverse aud...

01 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023

Tangata Moana: Tātou tātou e

Māori and Pasifika artists from Māpura Studios share individual responses and experiences in response to the theme of social cohesion

31 May 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

Auckland Festival of Photography

Enjoy NZ's premium international photographic festival.

31 May 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Kumeu in Focus Exhibition

The exhibition will feature a retrospective by the Kumeu Photography Group, celebrating their 10th year with a selection of their favourite images.