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Cultural 13 Oct 2017

Art brokers bringing Franklin creatives together

An arts brokering initiative has been opening up opportunities for Franklin artists.

12 Oct 2017

Strong earnings and a more sustainable future

Ports of Auckland continues to make significant economic and social contributions to Auckland.

Environment 12 Oct 2017

Butterflies flutter by at Blockhouse Bay

Following an agreement with Whau Local Board, the Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust will establish a butterfly garden in Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve.

Arts 12 Oct 2017

Art projects win design awards

Two art projects supported by Auckland Council and Waitematā Local Board have won prizes at the national Best Design Awards.

Community 11 Oct 2017

Have your say on Meola Reef Reserve

Providing a 10-20 year vision for the area, the draft plan takes into consideration the current values and uses of the reserve and proposes how to improve them.

Environment 11 Oct 2017

Hunua Ranges bursting with baby kōkako

Auckland Council’s biggest ever pest control operation has chalked up a major victory for the endangered kōkako, with dozens of new chicks hatching in the Hunua Ranges this summer.

11 Oct 2017

Coatesville community leads the way

Coatesville Settlers Hall is the first hall in Rodney to be managed and operated by the community.

Educational 11 Oct 2017

WWI gallery opening at Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland Museum has opened a captivating new gallery sharing NZ’s experiences of World War One.

Events

28 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Aotea Square Ice Rink

The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!

16 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024

Parawhenua Kōmaru Solar Tsunamis

Get hands-on with magnets, play with a plasma ball, generate your own electricity, make an aurora...

16 Jun 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

Whai

Experience 'Whai', a new and captivating light-based artwork by artist Janine Williams.

12 Jun 2024 - 07 Aug 2024

Taurima

Taurima, the gorgeous crochet-like neon artworks floating above Elliott Street, return for the ci...

09 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Tūrama

Tūrama, the hugely popular series of large-scale illuminated art installations returns to light u...

08 Jun 2024 - 18 Aug 2024

Fred Graham Toi Whakaata / Reflections

The exhibition maps the importance of storytelling in Graham’s work at both the interpersonal and...

08 Jun 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

Rehutai

Shannon Te Ao, Arapeta Hakura, and Ngahuia Harrison are three artists from Aotearoa invited to ma...

05 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024

People called Quakers: Celebrating 400 years since the birth of George Fox

This year marks 400 years since the birth of George Fox. View a rare 1694 edition of George Fox’s...