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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.

City Centre Waterfront 23 Nov 2023

Unique temporary artwork brings star quality to Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath

Inspired by Beethoven, Auckland artist Matthew Tucker has created a masterpiece of his own.

Environment 20 Nov 2023

Ecology Festival – from pests to marine projects

The inaugural Aotea Ecology Festival in November 2023 was a success

Summer Events 20 Nov 2023

Boost to events in central Auckland suburbs

Five events in the Waitematā area are supported by event partnership funding.

Events

20 Dec 2024

Tom Knowles

Expect a mix of rock, reggae, and throwback anthems that'll have you singing along and dancing al...

21 Dec 2024

Christmas Karaoke in the Square

Unleash your fa-la-la's with our charming host Hugo Grrrl and jump on stage to sing a carol or tw...

31 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025

Vector Lights for New Year’s Eve 2024

Vector Lights on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge is celebrating the countdown to 2025 with a p...

01 Feb 2025 - 03 Feb 2025

Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer

In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.

15 Feb 2025

Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025

Come together to celebrate inclusivity, love, and acceptance in a fun-filled atmosphere for all a...

15 Feb 2025

Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix

New Zealand’s most fearless, fun-loving and ingenious teams will design and build creative, outra...

08 Mar 2025

Lexus Urban Polo 2025

You can stomp the divots, try polo for yourself on top of our hitting boxes, meet the players, ch...