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Transport 13 Mar 2017

Parnell train station is open

The station on Cheshire Street provides access to Parnell and will later link to the Auckland Domain, the University of Auckland and AUT.

Transport 6 Mar 2017

Ponsonby Road pedestrian improvements project begins

Auckland Transport (AT) and the Waitematā Local Board are making improvements at eight intersections along Ponsonby Road to make the area more attractive and pedestrian-friendly.

Environment 2 Mar 2017

Butterflies declare war on Waiheke weeds

The Auckland Council Biosecurity team has launched the latest in a round of biocontrol attacks on Auckland’s weeds.

Development 24 Feb 2017

Women take the lead on central city redevelopment

The project to redevelop Freyberg Place and the Ellen Melville Centre has women in many key roles, including senior project leader, project manager, lead landscape architect, lead architect, and manager of the contracting team.

Community 24 Feb 2017

Upcycling at the Tip Stop Shop

Next time you visit Great Barrier Island don't forget to grab a bargain at the Aotea Community Upcycle Centre in Claris, affectionately known by locals as the Tip Stop Shop.

Arts 22 Feb 2017

Explore Auckland Art Gallery with Google Maps

You can now explore Auckland Art Gallery without leaving home, thanks to the Museum View feature from Google.

Plans / Projects 9 Feb 2017

The City Rail Link: from 1923 to 2023

Emerging Auckland's City Rail Link timeline details the progress of Auckland's most important transport priority from its inception in 2008 to -- all going well -- its completion around 2023.

Kids / Family 7 Feb 2017

La Cigale market adds Britomart branch

If weekend markets are your go-to for fresh produce and exotic extras, then you are in for a treat.

Events

24 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Parnell Library

A fun interactive session of songs, stories and bubbles for babies and toddlers.

09 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

The Comedy Culture Holiday Buffet

Dive into a three-night feast of improv, queer chaos, and top-tier comedy at the Comedy Culture H...

09 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Genuine and Stable

Exciting new playwright Uhyoung Choi brings his personal experience working in immigration to the...

14 Oct 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Ponsonby playgroup

Discover a world of fun for little ones.

10 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

A Christmas Crisis

Join Dynamotion and their celebrity mates for a night of high-kicking hijinks, festive chaos, and...

29 Oct 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Yoga Vinyasa with Vicki Soper

Yoga Vinyasa - yoga in a friendly environment, connecting with breath and body, releasing stress...

22 Oct 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

AA Defensive Driving Course

The Defensive Driving Course will give you the knowledge and confidence to be a smarter and safer...

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

Community Forum is an open meeting which provides an opportunity for individuals and community or...