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Transport 16 May 2017

City Rail Link: It’s almost tunnel time

The CRL has now entered the final stage of preparation works on Albert Street before tunnel construction works begin.

Arts 12 May 2017

Auckland Art Gallery now offering tours in Mandarin

The tours offer highlights across Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, including an introduction to the gallery’s art collection, Māori portraits and its award-winning building.

Environment 11 May 2017

Great Barrier Island applies for Dark Sky Sanctuary status

A Dark Sky Sanctuary must have an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment, and is protected for its scientific, natural, or educational value, its cultural heritage and/or public enjoyment.

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.

Events

01 Jul 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

The Velvet Lounge

A live jazz and burlesque spectacular — what’s not to love?

01 Jul 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

DANGEROUS GOODS

High voltage cabaret for a brave new world.

02 Jul 2026

A reading of the Evacuation Tapes collection

Kaitohu Director and artist Ruth Buchanan will present a live interpretation of her artwork and p...

02 Jul 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Karaoke Heaven

A vibrant dive into Mandopop, memories of Singapore and the stories we tell ourselves.

02 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka - A Gathering of Many Voices

This exhibition positions The Poi Room as a contemporary herenga waka: a place where Māori artist...

02 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Constellations

Set under the stars of Matariki, this Aotearoa adaptation by Nī Dekkers-Reihana reimagines Nick P...

02 Jul 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Go Beyond The Book

Come and join us in a series of workshops to help you get the most out of your library - from eBo...

04 Jun 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Book Group - Parnell

Come along if you love talking about the books you've read and hearing about new books others hav...