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Parks / Outdoors 20 Dec 2023

Te Ara Tukutuku Vision supported by local board

Plans for the creation of a living green open space on the Waitematā harbour have been endorsed by Waitematā Local Board.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2023

When art and infrastructure meet climate resilience in prized city park

The much-anticipated upgrade of Myers Park is now complete.

Zero Waste 18 Dec 2023

Solar power for Anamata supports elimination of single-use cups

Anamata's new dishwasher helps wash mugs for local business, enabled by grant funding for solar power.

Parks / Outdoors 7 Dec 2023

Growing connections with our Japanese sister city

An apricot blossom tree has been planted to symbolise the ongoing relationship between Tāmaki Makaurau and its Japanese sister city Fukuoka.

Community 4 Dec 2023

Waiheke grants make a difference where it counts

Waiheke arts and culture, environmental, and community initiatives will be receiving over $62,000 from the Waiheke Local Board following its latest grants rounds.

Council news 1 Dec 2023

Prohibited Fire Season for Hauraki Gulf Islands

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 1 December 2023

Transport 28 Nov 2023

1.4 million in transport projects to go ahead in Waitematā

The local board has approved funding for four different transport projects in the area.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Nov 2023

Designs revealed for Waitematā Station (Britomart) plaza and Tyler Street upgrade

Auckland Council and City Rail Link Limited (CRLL) are delighted to announce that they will be reinstating the plaza behind the Waitematā Station (Britomart), with work starting next year.

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04 Nov 2024 - 13 Jan 2025

Mackelvie Pattern Books

Don’t miss a summer display with highlights from James Mackelvie’s library including rare pattern...

05 Nov 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Can I Get an Underground Location and a Mythical Creature?

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07 Nov 2024

Studio One Toi Tū | ART LATE 3.0

Join us for a selection of artist kōrero and drop-in creative activities.

07 Nov 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Sir Andrew Davis – A Tribute (1944–2024)

The concert opens with two pieces by Beethoven at his most heroic and dramatic, with the outstand...

11 Nov 2024

An Evening with Stephen Fry

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12 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

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14 Nov 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

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17 Nov 2024

NZTrio: Triptych 3 – Untamed Hope

We proudly present a new commission by Kiwi composer Eva Bedggood, offering a fresh perspective a...