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Mayor 18 Aug 2020

Improved facilities for people walking and cycling across Auckland

Auckland Transport (AT) is delivering the first of a rolling set of initiatives on 20 roads and popular walkways across Auckland to assist with safe physical distancing during COVID-19 Alert Level 3.

Mayor 18 Aug 2020

More space for people on Queen Street

With the country in Alert Level 3, Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council have made changes on Queen Street to increase space for people walking, on bikes and using public transport in the city centre.

City Centre Waterfront 3 Aug 2020

Building a resilient city

Over the past year, strengthening of a 600-metre section of the seawall has been underway; the first significant strengthening work to be done to the seawall since it was completed in 1925.

Have your say 29 Jul 2020

Plan to strengthen communities in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board looks to help restore social connectedness and increase community resilience following the impacts of COVID-19.

Have your say 28 Jul 2020

Is there a dark skies future for Waiheke?

Have your say on the draft Waiheke Local Board Plan, including plans to implement a Dark Skies Management Plan.

Have your say 28 Jul 2020

Could an Ahu Moana approach help to save the Hauraki Gulf?

Have your say on the proposed Ahu Moana approach and the rest of the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s draft plan before 13 August.

Transport 28 Jul 2020

Unique 10 year transport plan developed for Waiheke

Auckland Transport has partnered with Waiheke Local Board and the Waiheke community to produce a 10 year integrated transport plan for Waiheke.

Have your say 22 Jul 2020

Waitematā front footing on climate change

Action on climate change has been prioritised by the Waitematā Local Board in a three-year plan.

Events

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

17 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Vector Lights for Poppy Day 2026

Vector Lights shines red in support of Poppy Day, Auckland Returned Services Association’s annual...

18 Apr 2026

Build Your Own Terrarium - A Playdate for Plant Lovers

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

18 Apr 2026

Raranga Harakeke: Weaving Flax with Rewa Grimsdale

Learn about the culture and techniques of raranga in this beginner's workshop.

18 Apr 2026

WilderFest

Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...

19 Apr 2026

This Love Between Us

Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer, known for his work with the Auckland Chamber...

20 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Vector Lights for Anzac Day 2026

Vector Lights is honouring the courageous military personnel of Aotearoa New Zealand, past and pr...

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...