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Transport 13 Nov 2019

AT trials summer plan to reduce congestion at Matiatia

Auckland Transport and Waiheke Local Board will trial a new way to manage traffic at Matiaitia and to help reduce congestion and improve safety around the ferry terminal.

City Centre Waterfront 22 Oct 2019

More feet for High Street

A trial to create a safer and more vibrant High Street for everyone has begun today.

Free 18 Oct 2019

Secret Chinese art form will be showcased at Parnell Festival of Roses

Max Bu is set to perform the ancient art of Bian Lian at Waitematā Local Board’s upcoming Parnell Festival of Roses.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Oct 2019

More green in the Karangahape Road rainbow

The transformation of Karangahape Road is well underway, bringing additional trees and vegetation, shade, shelter and a natural stormwater filtration system to the area.

Have your say 14 Oct 2019

East and west stitch proposal attracts positive feedback

Better connectivity between Parnell and the city centre is critical and a much-welcomed addition to the Auckland Council’s City Centre Masterplan (CCMP) refresh, Parnell Business Association general manager Cheryl Adamson says.

City Centre Waterfront 14 Oct 2019

Have your say on Access for Everyone proposal

Heart of the City is encouraging more people to have their say on Auckland Council’s pedestrian-friendly vision for the city centre.

City Centre Waterfront 11 Oct 2019

Mechanical muscle for Ferry Basin Redevelopment

Auckland’s Downtown Waterfront programme is now in full swing with a new 'jack-up barge' heavy with lifting on Quay Street.

Arts 10 Oct 2019

Auckland Art Gallery to stage Pacific dance showcase

Three emerging choreographers will showcase their work at a free public event at Auckland’s Art Gallery during Artweek.

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21 Mar 2026

Kelmarna Equinox Festival

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21 Mar 2026

Telling Our Stories of Rice

The storytelling session will read-aloud storybooks on rice (creation stories and folk narratives...

21 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Vector Lights for World of Cultures 2026

Gather with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from one of the many viewing spots around T...

21 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Kahukura tāwhana ki te rangi

Experience Te Ara I Whiti ablaze with a thrilling display by Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole in coll...

21 Mar 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Enactment - Draunikau Hawthorn

Ritualists are those who hold their hand closest to the fire, those that perform a sacred duty to...

21 Feb 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Marbled Clay on the Wheel

Create mesmerizing marbled ceramic vases and cups by combining contrasting coloured clay and shap...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime at the Central Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...