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Community 20 Jul 2016

Watch: snow delivery!

Henderson-Massey Local Board's annual Snow in the Park event in Massey's Royal Reserve was a great success this year and the biggest one yet, with more than 3,500 people attending.

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.

Plans / Projects 14 Jul 2016

Monte Cecilia: Houses to be removed

Auckland Council is set to begin works to extend Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough, starting with the removal of 14 houses it has purchased over the last 10 years.

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.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Events

18 Nov 2023 - 03 Mar 2024

Holding Ground sculpture exhibition

A series of activities will be held over the summer including guided walks of the permanent trail...

17 Nov 2023 - 17 Dec 2023

Christmas Pukeko Adventure at Greenwoods Corner

Our mischievous Greenwoods Corner pukekos are on the loose, and we need YOUR help to find them be...

16 Nov 2023 - 09 Dec 2023

Briefs - Dirty Laundry

The infectious energy from this internationally acclaimed “boy-lesque” troupe will be the best en...

11 Nov 2023 - 02 Dec 2023

Old Love

A story of courtship, rekindled romance and the indomitability of hope, Old Love spans three deca...

08 Nov 2023 - 02 Dec 2023

Kiri - Yvonne

This exhibition celebrates the fundamental roots of existence, humanistic and landscape.

03 Nov 2023 - 18 Feb 2024

Auckland Studio Potters: AiR2

AiR2 marks Auckland Studio Potters’ second Artist in Residence exhibition showcasing the work of...

01 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024

The Incredible Rooftop Tour

Learn about the building, the people who work here and our place in the Domain from this unique v...

28 Oct 2023 - 10 Mar 2024

Ngā Pakiaka: Like the Roots of a Tree

Explore your connection to the taiao (natural environment) through art making in Ngā Pakiaka: Lik...