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Development 18 Oct 2016

Improved facilities for ferry users

New pier provides shelter from the elements and improved access for wheelchairs and prams.

Cycling 17 Oct 2016

Lightpath wins design award

Te Ara I Whiti – The Lightpath, Auckland's hot-pink cycle path, has been named among the supreme winners of the annual Best New Zealand Design Awards.

Environment 12 Oct 2016

Creating safe habitats for native wildlife

Auckland Council's senior biodiversity advisor Ben Paris spoke to Jesse Mulligan from Radio New Zealand about the project.

Sports / Leisure 11 Oct 2016

Keen to try sailing?

Get out on the water this summer and give sailing a go.

Arts 6 Oct 2016

Watch: More hidden secrets beneath the St James

Follow NZHFocus' Tristram Clayton as he goes inside the construction site where the old theatre is being transformed.

Transport 4 Oct 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway’s 50,000th trip

Lance Wiggs took the 50,000th cycle trip on the Quay Street Cycleway at 9am on Tuesday 4 October.

Beaches 3 Oct 2016

Pt Chevalier boardwalk improves access to coast

A new 171m boardwalk in Point Chevalier was opened on Saturday 1 October.

Beaches 3 Oct 2016

October gem: Westhaven Promenade

Take a detour out of busy Wynyard Quarter and you’ll find yourself in one of the most tranquil waterfront spots in the city.

Events

24 Feb 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Chinese Shared Reading

Come along to connect with other participants and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee/tea in...

29 Sep 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

Symonds Street Cemetery Tour

Join a free 2-hour tour of Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland’s oldest burial ground with 15,000 g...

29 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Rangitoto Island bach museum open day

Ferry to Rangitoto Island to see 34 historic baches from the 1920s and 30s, enjoy tea, and hear t...

29 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

A Walking Tour of Historic Jewish Auckland

Visit 21 sites of historical significance on this intriguing walk.

29 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Engineering New Zealand Heritage Walks

Take an intriguing walk through our city's engineering past with stories of buildings and notable...

01 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024

Make Days at the Maritime Museum | Seabird badges

Who’s your favourite squawky superhero? Make your very own seabird badge by the sea! 

25 Aug 2024 - 29 Sep 2024

Kids Learn 2 Ride

A great way for your child to try out some different bikes provided by the team and get riding.

30 Sep 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

Hidden Gems of the Inner City

Join a FREE 2-hour Queen Street tour of marble lobbies, murals, and quirky stories!