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Waste 20 Nov 2019

Viaduct compost hub launch unlocks climate change potential

The Viaduct Local Living Compost Hub will help local businesses work towards becoming zero-waste.

City Centre Waterfront 14 Nov 2019

Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place win NZ Architecture Award

The project to upgrade Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place has won the Planning and Urban Design category in the 2019 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

Environment 13 Nov 2019

NZICC fire air quality results finalised

Analysis of air quality results collected during the period of the NZ International Convention Centre fire last month have now been finalised.

Waste 13 Nov 2019

Collaborative composting pilot a first for the city centre

Auckland Council is proud to support a composting pilot project, the first in the city centre and waterfront areas.

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.

Events

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...

24 Apr 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

The Blue Dome

This exhibition presents new work by Iranian born, Tāmaki Makaurau based artist Selina Ershadi. W...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Day Parades and Services 2026

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have dis...

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...

27 Apr 2026

Auckland Choral | A Call For Peace

A concert event bringing together themes on the harsh realities of war but with a unified hope fo...