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Environment 2 Mar 2020

Kauri dieback aerial survey for Waiheke and Aotea

Helicopter takes to the skies over Waiheke Island and Aotea in search of kauri dieback.

Beaches 27 Feb 2020

The Hauraki Gulf is hurting and needs our help

Hauraki Gulf Forum releases 'State of our Gulf 2020' report today.

City Centre Waterfront 25 Feb 2020

First new Ferry Basin pontoon opens

Pine Harbour ferry passengers are the first to get a taste of what the Ferry Basin Redevelopment project will offer Auckland with the opening of the new Pier 1D Pontoon today.

Arts 20 Feb 2020

Arts coordinator role funded for Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board has given funding to community arts group Kāhui Creative Waiheke to establish a community-led arts coordinator role on the island.

Community 29 Jan 2020

Late night CBD safe zone up and running

Auckland Safe Zone is setting up at Queen Elizabeth Square, Britomart, from 5 February to 19 March on weekend nights when there’s a lot going on in the city.

City Centre Waterfront 28 Jan 2020

Major changes to Auckland’s city centre around the corner

Construction in the city centre will ramp up from the start of 2020 as the next phase of the city centre development programme gets underway.

24 Jan 2020

Waiheke contingency drinking water supply now available

The contingency drinking water supply has been made available to the residents of Waiheke Island during the current water shortage on the island.

Technology / Innovation 15 Jan 2020

Vector Lights celebrates its first birthday

Watch Vector Lights this Auckland Anniversary Weekend, 25-28 January 2019.

Events

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb, and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

14 Dec 2025 - 29 Mar 2026

Kiwi Bubble Soccer

Bounce, roll, and have a blast in this hilarious bubble soccer session.

13 Dec 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

Cardboard Play

Let your imagination run wild with giant cardboard creations and creative challenges.

15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

12 Feb 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Realistic Drawing and Portrait Oil Painting Class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques. From outlines an...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime at the Central Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...