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Plans / Projects 3 Aug 2017

Pushing on with urban development, mass transit

Proposals to develop structure plans for thousands of homes and jobs in Auckland’s northern and southern areas and planning for mass transit has the go-ahead from Auckland Council.

Arts 2 Aug 2017

Makeover and expansion coming for Aotea Centre

One of Auckland’s most famous landmarks will undergo a refresh and expansion in an exciting new development set to rejuvenate the Aotea arts quarter.

Environment 2 Aug 2017

Wastewater plant expansion on track

Work on expanding Watercare’s Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant is on track to be completed by the end of the year.

Community 31 Jul 2017

First section of Waterview Shared Path now open

The first section of one of Auckland's biggest walking and cycling paths is now open, giving communities better access to a sports field and green spaces on the Unitec Campus.

Transport 27 Jul 2017

Meet Sandrine, the CRL's new construction machine

The exotic red Sandrine will be used by Downer NZ and Soletanche Bachy JV as they work on the area around the Britomart Transport centre building.

Transport 26 Jul 2017

Council to decide on new electric trains

Auckland Council will make a decision next week on authorising a $207 million purchase of 17 new electric and battery powered trains.

Plans / Projects 26 Jul 2017

CRL milestone: First foundations laid for twin tunnels

The first two concrete base slabs for the City Rail Link twin tunnels have been laid on Lower Queen Street.

Environment 26 Jul 2017

Rodney community lends a hand to help plant Kaipara River

Members of a local scout group, neighbours and other volunteers recently helped plant native trees along a stretch of the Kaipara River near the Kiwitahi Road Bridge.

Events

14 Aug 2026

XYZZY: Album release and live performance

Experience the award-winning planetarium show in full, hear from video artist Simon Ward and enjo...

14 Aug 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Tūturu Kāenga

An exhibition by father and son, George and Brook Konia.

14 Aug 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Witipū

An exhibition inviting you to reconsider a term that has long been used to describe wāhine Māori...

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...

15 Aug 2026

Atomic Returns

Atomic brings together a who’s-who of Aotearoa’s most celebrated musicians for a high-voltage cel...

15 Aug 2026

Crime writing workshop: Angus McLean

Get inside the mind of homicide detectives in this workshop with ex-police officer, private inves...

15 Aug 2026

Everybunny reads

Come along and adopt a soft toy bunny! Promise to read to them every day.

15 Aug 2026

Franklin’s possessions talk

Come along and listen to the Franklin Historical Society talk about some of the family stories be...