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Transport 25 Oct 2016

New Ōtāhuhu Station opens this week

Auckland’s newest transport centre at Ōtāhuhu Station will open on 29 October, heralding the roll-out of a simpler public transport network for south Auckland.

Educational 21 Oct 2016

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

Transport 20 Oct 2016

Main construction work starting on Manukau Bus Station

Main construction work on the Manukau Bus Station will start next week, following Auckland Transport’s decision to award the contract to NZ Strong.

Development 20 Oct 2016

City development boom continues

Despite wet weather, development in the city centre progressed rapidly in September.

Sports / Leisure 19 Oct 2016

Catch public transport to the All Blacks vs Australia match

Catch public transport to the All Blacks vs Australia match on Saturday 22 October at Eden Park.

Development 18 Oct 2016

Council buildings finalists for World Building of the Year awards

Two recently completed Auckland Council buildings were finalists for the 2015 World Building of the Year awards - Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery and the MIT Manukau & Transport Interchange.

Housing 18 Oct 2016

Housing and employment boost for Hobsonville Point

More than 400 new homes will be built in Hobsonville Point

Community 18 Oct 2016

Albany pool set to make a splash

Aucklanders can look forward to enjoying an exciting new swimming facility in Albany next summer.

Events

08 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

School Holiday Programme Raumati Reads at Highland Park Library

Come along this school holidays for crafts, movies, games and family fun!

06 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Raumati Reads at Auckland Council Libraries

Raumati Reads is a free, fun summer reading challenge designed for primary school-aged children t...

05 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025

Christmas Lights 2025

This December, MOTAT shines bright once again as our museum grounds, heritage buildings and trams...

01 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

From the Archives: Drawing Aotearoa

An illustrated look at New Zealand life - from early etchings and political cartoons to the every...

17 Nov 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Digital Classes at Birkenhead Library

Learn a new digital skill before the summer holidays, with topics to suit everyone.

17 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors drop-in sessions

Bring your device along to a Digital Seniors hub to learn at your own pace with one-on-one help f...

17 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Fono Fitness

Join this energetic, low-impact dance-inspired fitness class led by The Fono.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.