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Environment 23 Dec 2018

Do your bit for a pest free Hauraki Gulf

Many of our islands are pest free and home to protected native species. Help us keep it that way.

Community 21 Dec 2018

Waitematā community supported to thrive

Waitematā Local Board extends a helping hand to community groups.

Development 12 Dec 2018

Transforming downtown Auckland

In just three years Auckland’s waterfront will look dramatically different.

Plans / Projects 12 Dec 2018

Aotea Centre to close for refurbishment

The Aotea Centre will close for refurbishment in October.

Plans / Projects 12 Dec 2018

Contractors sought for Karangahape Road upgrade

Auckland Transport is seeking contractors for a major upgrade of one of Auckland's most iconic streets.

Cycling 12 Dec 2018

Quay St changing for good, from December 26

We’re making Auckland’s city centre waterfront safer and more people friendly.

Heritage 10 Dec 2018

Iconic heritage boat on the move ahead of America’s Cup

An 83-year-old steam tugboat previously based in the Viaduct Harbour has a new home on Auckland’s waterfront so construction for the 36th America’s Cup race can begin.

Libraries 7 Dec 2018

Must-have books on a desert island

If you found yourself stranded on a desert island, which book would you want to have with you?

Events

21 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

HomeBound - Amrit Kaur

Amrit Kaur’s HomeBound is an ode to memory, migration, and the delicate threads of belonging.

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

12 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Home, reframed

Presented as part of Auckland Arts Festival’s theme of home, this exhibition reimagines Tāmaki Ma...

12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Life on Rugs

Using bold colours and surreal imagery, the rugs explore Cecilia's Italian upbringing, a lifetime...

12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Medieval Magical Girl

Drawing from their experience as Japanese/ Pākehā, Jessica Miku blends the sparkle of magical gir...

12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Talismans

The exhibition explores jewellery as both a sculptural art form, and as a medium to communicate...

06 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland

“I am standing in the water so I can touch home…” Set in the summer of 1965, Waiora follows Hone,...

05 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Evanescent

Step into Evanescent, a dreamlike, immersive artwork that transforms the city into a glowing play...