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Arts 8 Nov 2016

Students bring art to the city

Students from the Elam School of Fine Arts have joined forces with Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and Panuku Development to hold an exhibition in one of the buildings closed to make way for the City Rail Link.

Arts 8 Nov 2016

Sculpture to grace waterfront theatre

ASB Waterfront Theatre has commissioned New Zealand sculptor Professor Robert Jahnke to create a pou for its yard.

Arts 8 Nov 2016

Lightpath features in photography competition

The Lightpath, Auckland’s magnificent pink cycleway, features twice in the finals of this year’s New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Sports / Leisure 8 Nov 2016

Western Park in fine form for summer

Developments to Western Park are almost complete, and inner-city residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the upgraded park in time for summer.

Arts 7 Nov 2016

Māori legend to line wall of Waterview Tunnel

Huge artworks on concrete panels, telling the story of lovers Hinemairangi and Tamaireia, are being installed on the left-hand side of the northbound lanes into the tunnel.

7 Nov 2016

Local boards sworn in for new term

Auckland Council's 149 local board members have been officially sworn in to office at inauguration ceremonies this month.

Community 7 Nov 2016

Remembering Jonah

It was a sad and proud day for Auckland as a crowd of 10,000 publicly celebrated Jonah Lomu's life at Eden Park.

Environment 7 Nov 2016

Makeover for historic council building in Puketāpapa

The original form of the historic Mt Roskill Borough Council building is slowly reappearing, thanks to the removal of a problematic 1990 addition.

Events

14 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Events at Birkenhead Library

Dive into Raumati Reads this summer with books, prizes and a lineup of hands-on holiday fun.

15 Jan 2026

Digital Discovery Day

Bring the whole whānau along to try new or retro games, technology and bond as a family.

15 Jan 2026

Junior Ranger Explorer Walk

Explore nature and become a Junior Ranger at Glendene Reserve with hands-on activities like bug h...

15 Jan 2026

Māori storytelling and mural

Take part in a collaborative mural project inspired by the stories, which will go on public displ...

15 Jan 2026

Music in Parks Lloyd Elsmore Park - Hip-hop and Reggae

Hip-hop and reggae with Rā Charmian and Swizl Jager at Lloyd Elsmore Park.

15 Jan 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Pop Up Play - Pasifika Play

Enjoy cultural games and creative play in a vibrant community setting.

16 Jan 2026

Music in Parks Lloyd Elsmore Park – Soul and R&B

Sam V and alayna bring soulful R&B magic to East Auckland.

16 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026

Pick Up Play

Join in spontaneous games and activities designed for everyone.