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Transport 22 Mar 2017

CRL project given another top sustainability rating

Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) project was last night awarded a Leading Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Design rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), the highest possible achievement in the IS scheme.

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.

Events

20 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Vector Lights for Anzac Day 2026

Vector Lights is honouring the courageous military personnel of Aotearoa New Zealand, past and pr...

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...

22 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Life Drawing 101

This course will be an introduction into figure drawing where we will learn how to construct more...

23 Apr 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Behind the Wheel

Take time out of your week to give pottery a spin, learn a new craft, and create something with y...

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Join Tāmariki Pottery and explore the joy of working with clay!

29 Apr 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

In mud we trust

Whether you’re aiming to become a Mud Master or simply looking to relax after a long day, this si...

29 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Intuitive collage on wood

Create a collage portrait on a wooden board; this can be a self-portrait, a portrait of someone y...