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Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Help for Korean leisure customers

Sunju Park’s smiling face is often the first thing people see when they walk into Auckland Council’s Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre.

Environment 25 Jul 2016

Recycling roll-out picks up pace

In July more than 210,000 households in north and west Auckland moved to the same recycling service as other parts of the region.

Community 21 Jul 2016

Nautilus repairs impact Orewa Library and car park

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board have agreed subject to certain conditions to grant landowner approval and a license to occupy part of the Orewa Library car park for repairs to the Nautilus building.

Cycling 18 Jul 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway opens

Another link in Auckland's rapidly developing cycle network opened on 8 July.

Development 18 Jul 2016

Footpath projects get a boost from the Rodney Local Board

The Rodney Local Board Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Committee has approved $1.5 million to design and build footpaths in Huapai, Riverhead and Warkworth.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Beaches 14 Jul 2016

Waiheke Island named one of the world’s best islands

Waiheke Island has been selected as the fourth best island in the world and top island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine’s readers.

Events

20 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Matariki ki MOTAT

It features digitally animated artwork by Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho (Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaat...

21 Jun 2025

Matariki Evening Lights

Come along with friends and whānau to enjoy Silo Park on a magical evening.

21 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

He Kakano

Immerse and reflect in a zone of contemplation and connection, exploring ngā toi / creative pract...

21 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Ipu Whenua – Kōrero and Clay Creations

Create through a combination of contemporary and traditional practices, an ipu whenua (land vesse...

21 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Taniwha besties ride or die

The exhibition showcases both cherished pieces from the past and new creations to welcome the arr...

21 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Miki Rapu Waiata: Taonga

An eye-catching installation in Te Komititanga Plaza will alert passersby to Miki Rapu Waiata: Ta...

21 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Whai

As an evolving annual series, Whai continues to grow and transform, creating a shared experience...

21 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Natanahira Pona – Solo Exhibition

This exhibition aligns with Matariki themes of remembrance and renewal, offering the public a fre...