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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.

Walkways 9 Mar 2018

Associate minister helps with spotty cycleway installation

Associate Minister of Transport Julie-Anne Genter has helped install the new contra-flow cycleway on Federal Street.

Environment 7 Mar 2018

Beyond the blue in Seaweek

Getting smart about measuring water quality

Sports / Leisure 6 Mar 2018

Auckland Council out in force at Round the Bays

Out in force in ‘Let’s Run This City’ t-shirts were 750 Auckland Council employees and leisure centre members, many of whom got race ready at their local leisure centre and weekly run clubs.

Cultural 6 Mar 2018

Mexican Hair Renewer and Sublime Salad Oil?

City Rail Link contractors have uncovered a new trove of archaeological objects at the Britomart excavation site.

Cycling 26 Feb 2018

Federal Street goes dotty

Polka dots are coming to Federal Street as part of a creative solution to make walking and cycling safer between Victoria and Fanshawe Streets.

Events

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

The Whetū of Matariki

An exhibition of whetū and their stories, featuring artwork by AUT design student Te Awanui-a-Ran...

04 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Kids and whānau create

Come along for a range of creative Matariki activities.

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

05 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Matariki memory stones

Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.

06 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Leys Institute Little Library

Enjoy our fun school holiday activities!

06 Jul 2026 - 07 Jul 2026

Mid-Winter Monster Mug Mayhem!

Glaze, decorate and bring your monster mug to life in this hands-on workshop.

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka

Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!