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Community 16 Dec 2015

City centre board endorses staged approach to square upgrade

Upgrades to Freyberg Square and the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland’s city centre will begin in mid-2016, following strong public support.

16 Dec 2015

Board confirms support for Takapuna campground

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has confirmed its support for a rejuvenated campground at Takapuna Beach.

Community 16 Dec 2015

Remuera drivers to see red

Red light runners are being targeted with a new warning system.

Rates 15 Dec 2015

Council reviews rates exemption for a North Shore firm

Auckland Council is reviewing if Babcock should be paying more in rates.

Cycling 15 Dec 2015

Thousands cycle Auckland's Lightpath

Thousands of people have used Te Ara I Whiti – the Lightpath during the first fortnight since the Nelson Street off-ramp was transformed into a dazzling magenta cycleway.

Housing 15 Dec 2015

Status of privately owned trees in New Lynn

Auckland Council is aware of media reports about protesters who have climbed trees on private property in New Lynn to prevent them being removed.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2015

Galapagos tortoises home for Christmas

Auckland Zoo’s Galapagos tortoises Smiley, Willy, Snapper, and Chippie, who have just moved into their redeveloped exhibit, The Galapagos.

Development 14 Dec 2015

City Rail Link to be built under Commercial Bay

The first stage of the City Rail Link project will be built on the site of the Downtown Mall, between lower Queen Street and Albert Street.

Events

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Explore the path of Waihorotiu, the stream that carved the valley we now call Queen Street, and d...

20 Jun 2025

Matariki at Matakana Village: Wai, Kai & Kapa Haka

Set beside the beautiful Matakana River, where freshwater meets the sea, this event embraces the...

20 Jun 2025

Matariki ki te Maunga

Join us pre dawn on Pukekohe Hill Reserve to welcome Matariki rising in the sky.

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Open Day 2025

Join us for a short Matariki kōrero under the planetarium stars.

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Twilight Market

It offers a unique opportunity to experience Māori art and culture, connect with local creatives,...

20 Jun 2025

Ngaa Hau E Whaa Marae o Pukekohe: Karakia, Koorero and Kai

Delicious breakfast kai will nourish our bodies and spirits.

20 Jun 2025

Te Hui Ahurei o Matariki – Matariki Festival Day

A wide range of exciting and fun activities and experiences for everyone!

20 Jun 2025

Wheke Fortress

This is is an outdoor installation that celebrates Matariki with a queer grounding.