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12 Oct 2017

Strong earnings and a more sustainable future

Ports of Auckland continues to make significant economic and social contributions to Auckland.

Arts 12 Oct 2017

Art projects win design awards

Two art projects supported by Auckland Council and Waitematā Local Board have won prizes at the national Best Design Awards.

Educational 11 Oct 2017

WWI gallery opening at Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland Museum has opened a captivating new gallery sharing NZ’s experiences of World War One.

Transport 9 Oct 2017

Quay Street Ferry Terminal seawall repair underway

Ferry passengers can expect some changes to arrival and departure points from Monday 9 October.

Transport 5 Oct 2017

CRL Albert Street trench update

The trench being built in downtown Auckland’s Albert Street has now reached nine metres deep.

Community 4 Oct 2017

Life-saving medical equipment installed across Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board helps fund automated external defibrillators

Transport 21 Sep 2017

Transformative plan for city centre and waterfront

The next stage of work to enhance Auckland’s city centre and waterfront will be considered at a planning committee meeting on Tuesday 5 September.

Exhibition 20 Sep 2017

MOTAT's flying boats on the move

MOTAT's magnificent flying boats are on the move.

Events

11 Feb 2026

Pride Poetry Speakeasy & Open Mic 2026

Samesame but Different Queer Writer’s Festival presents the 2026 PRIDE Poetry Speakeasy and Open...

12 Feb 2026

Poetry Takeover

A vibrant, multi-sensory spoken word experience celebrating Tāmaki Makaurau’s diverse poetry comm...

12 Feb 2026

Sketching: Auckland without End

Experiment with different mark-making approaches and use drawing as a way of thinking, noticing a...

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Rhymetime at the Central Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

13 Feb 2026

History of Hip-Hop

This isn’t just a party – it’s a vibrant celebration of New Zealand hip-hop’s rich history, cultu...

13 Feb 2026

The History of The New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt and design comp

Walk through the history of the NZ AIDS quilts project.

13 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

Vector Lights for Auckland Pride 2026

Vector Lights is celebrating the Auckland Pride Festival with a dynamic light and sound show on t...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...