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City Centre Waterfront 17 Jun 2020

High Street wins award for innovation

The transformation of Auckland's High Street into a welcoming destination for pedestrians has been recognised in the national Golden Foot Walking Awards.

Waste 17 Jun 2020

Three-day closure of Waiheke Island Transfer Station announced

Waiheke Island Transfer Station will be closed to the public and all customers for three days from Tuesday 30 June to Thursday 2 July to allow for the transition to the new Community Resource Recovery Park.

11 Jun 2020

Bridge set to light up with sparkling iwi narrative

Get set to watch Auckland Harbour Bridge sparkle for Matariki Festival from 27 June.

Cultural 11 Jun 2020

Troy Kingi to headline Te Korakora on Federal

Troy Kingi will headline celebrations as the Federal Street party on 12 July sings and dances Matariki Festival to a close.

Theatre / Performance 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Dawn Karakia captivates crowd

Matariki Festival dawns with moving karanga, karakia, waiata and kotahitanga (unity).

Environment 9 Jun 2020

Help name Ports of Auckland's new electric tugboat

Ports of Auckland will soon be welcoming the world’s first full-sized electric tugboat and you can choose its name.

Waste 8 Jun 2020

New recycling wheelie bins on their way for Waiheke

Changes to Auckland Council’s roadside waste collection services on Waiheke are now underway. The new rubbish and recycling collection services are designed to reduce waste to landfill and align more closely with services delivered across the region.

Events

14 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

Pasifika Festival

Step into the heart of the Pacific with eight vibrant villages representing 11 Pacific Island nat...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

22 Mar 2026

WilderFest

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

03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival 2026

Spend Easter on Waiheke with three days of unforgettable live music in stunning vineyard settings.

04 Apr 2026

Rakino Island Snorkeling Meet-up - Ecofest

Join fellow Rakino Island snorkelling enthusiasts for a low-tide exploration of the Māori Garden...

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

13 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Easter creatures & monster mug mayhem!

Design your own Creature Feature Mug this Easter holidays!