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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

03 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

A Niu Dawn

A group show of New Zealand-born Samoan and Tongan artists responding to the events of the Dawn R...

03 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Arca Arcade "Round One"

This exhibition reimagines the golden era of gaming as modern art.

08 Sep 2022 - 12 Jun 2025

Wriggle, Rhyme and Storytime at Waiheke Library

Spend your morning at the library with fun things to do for you and your kids.

04 Oct 2024

STILL HERE Central Auckland’s Pasifika Presence

See a selection from STILL HERE, the documentary series that’s a love letter to inner-city Auckla...

04 Oct 2024 - 05 Oct 2024

Vector Lights for World Meningitis Day 2024

Vector Lights is shining a light for World Meningitis Day (5 October) as a symbol of remembrance...

04 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Heritage Tour A Place of Learning

Come along for a tour featuring various heritage building highlights.

04 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Artweek

Art Week takes place from October 4-13, with over 60 pop-up exhibitions, galleries, laneway insta...

30 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Grey Lynn Library October School Holidays

Join us for these exciting school holiday events.