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Plans / Projects 9 May 2017

City centre population set to exceed 2032 estimate this year

The population of Auckland’s City Centre has exploded compared to the 2012 Auckland City Centre Masterplan’s predictions.

Cultural 26 Apr 2017

Have you checked out the waterfront container library?

It’s something you might walk past at first if you’re rushing to or from Wynyard Quarter – but stop and take a closer look and you’ll find a special little library housed in a simple container by Te Wero Bridge.

Transport 13 Apr 2017

Gomer's last pile

The last pile has been dug on Albert Street as part of the CRL project.

Environment 11 Apr 2017

Lysaght Building receives ‘excellent’ score for energy efficiency

A revamped heritage building has become the first property in Wynyard Quarter to receive an ‘excellent’ score for energy efficiency.

Transport 11 Apr 2017

CRL will unlock 'fantastic' job opportunities

Up to 1600 people will be needed to build Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) during the project’s peak period of operation, according to Auckland Transport.

6 Apr 2017

Waiheke community shines during the storm

Waiheke is a community of less than 8,000 residents and though they don’t always agree on things, what became clear over the past few weeks is that the community spirit is alive and well.

Transport 5 Apr 2017

Strong international interest in City Rail Link construction

The City Rail Link (CRL) has attracted strong international interest in the contract for the project's tunnels and stations.

Heritage 31 Mar 2017

Flashback Friday: Auckland's 80s boom

Emerging Auckland looks back to the mid-1980s, when Auckland was undergoing a construction boom.

Events

28 Sep 2024 - 09 Oct 2024

Old Avondale

Discover 'Old Avondale': 10 collages of historic Avondale, curated by Nia Vavao, sparking communi...

28 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Hundred Year House Party

Celebrate 100 years of St Kevin’s Arcade! Tune in for an audio tour to learn about the arcade’s r...

28 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Our Pacific Family

Be entertained and inspired to continue, or to even begin, your Pacific Island genealogy journey.

28 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Ponsonby presents: guided heritage walk with Edward Bennett

Join us on a tour of Ponsonby where we'll uncover the scandals, secrets, and curiosities that mak...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Auckland Live Spring in Aotea Square

A captivating light sculpture, Late Night Art in the city, dance workshops and more.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Hundred Year House Party - Future Present Past Time Capsule

Share your fondest arcade memories, draw a picture or make a wish to the future with the Make Sho...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Make it Loud - School Holiday Experience

Learn all about the science and technology behind music and sound. 

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Parnell Changes Through the Ages

Discover Parnell's history with curated heritage images on display at Parnell Library!