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Community 29 Mar 2018

Eleven to run in Auckland by-elections

Nominations have closed for the Waitākere Ranges and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki (Tāmaki Subdivision) local board by-elections with 11 candidates putting their hands up to fill the vacant seats.

Beaches 27 Mar 2018

Council cracks down on Waiheke illegal moorings

Auckland Council has issued 21 abatement notices to owners of boats illegally moored on Waiheke Island.

Sports / Leisure 27 Mar 2018

Auckland confirmed as America's Cup host

Mayor Phil Goff has announced an in-principle agreement between Auckland Council, the government and Emirates Team New Zealand for Auckland to host America’s Cup 36 in 2021.

Environment 26 Mar 2018

Making our parks spray free

Alternative methods are needed to replace agrichemical plant control in parks.

Arts 19 Mar 2018

Beauty and the battery

Work by Erin Forsyth wraps around battery powering Auckland Harbour Bridge lights.

Arts 14 Mar 2018

Information hub lets visitors build unique walking experiences

An innovative digital portal will allow visitors to design their own walking tours of the central city.

Plans / Projects 13 Mar 2018

America’s Cup submission period to close

The submission period for the current notified America’s Cup resource consent applications will close tomorrow, Wednesday 14 March.

Environment 12 Mar 2018

Eco warrior sailors assist with kiwi chick release

Volvo Ocean Race team ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’ gets up close and personal with kiwi chicks on Motuora Island.

Events

14 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme

Bring your babies and toddlers to a fun half hour filled with music, movement and a little bit of...

03 Dec 2025 - 04 Mar 2026

Guided Tour | Pop to Present

Tour through Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

05 Feb 2026

Sunset Sounds

As the sun goes down, the stage lights up in Aotea Square with an all-star line-up of wāhine-led,...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Feelings In Moments

Elliot Thorp’s work explores the contrast between the soft domestic nature of a quilt and the unc...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Forever | Two Hands Tattoo

The exhibition highlights the artistic evolution of Two Hands Tattoo, showcasing the distinctive...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Green Noise

Green Noise is Tove Spary's reflection on her experiences with Ihi Ora, the Grafton based mental...

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.

06 Feb 2026

Te Rā o Waitangi | Tour Toi o Tāmaki

Join Acting Director Tom Irvine for a special Gallery tour exploring artworks.