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Community 28 May 2025

Booking spaces in Waitematā

Want to host an event, class or gathering? Here's how!

Elections 20 May 2025

Why stand for council?

Aucklanders are urged to stand and help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau, ahead of candidate nominations for Auckland Local Elections 2025.

Environment 7 May 2025

Casting the net on coastal challenges

When they aren't the decision-maker on local issues, your board advocates for positive outcomes.

City Centre Waterfront 6 May 2025

New trees usher in next stage of Victoria Street’s linear park

The ancient trees of Albert Park watched over the arrival of four newcomers in Victoria Street East last week - between Lorne Street and Albert Park.

City Centre Waterfront 5 May 2025

Discover midtown's hidden art gems

See some exciting and mysterious art that you might never have noticed before.

Have your say 5 May 2025

Give feedback on the Waiheke Housing Strategy

Waiheke residents are being called to give feedback on a strategy to invest and advocate to improve housing supply and availability on the motu with consultation open now until Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Elections 30 Apr 2025

All the reasons to stand in Auckland’s elections

Information sessions are being held weekly in May across 24 libraries in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Events

24 Jan 2026

Bead it yourself: Upcycled necklace making workshop

Craft a one-of-a-kind necklace using second-hand sourced beads in this fun and feel-good 2-hour w...

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.

26 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

The Rocky Horror Show

The world's favourite rock n' roll musical.

27 Feb 2026

Prima Facie

This one final Auckland performance continues the call to action that this story is demanding wor...

07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Family history research workshops 2026

Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...

08 Mar 2026

Whānau Day

Join us for a sun-filled day of whānau fun and festival magic!

13 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

Come along to experience heritage craftsmanship and innovation side by side in a setting that’s u...

22 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Cabaret

One of the most iconic musicals of all time, with eight Tony Awards, Cabaret is spectacularly rem...