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City Centre Waterfront 14 Feb 2025

Strand Arcade opens an elegant new food and beverage chapter

Heritage architects describe Strand Arcade as one of the grandest surviving shopping arcades in New Zealand.

Dogs 14 Feb 2025

Unleash your views on proposed dog rules

Dog walking around Tāmaki Makaurau could look different later this year following consultation on the dog policy, bylaw and regional and local park access rules.

Community 13 Feb 2025

Connecting worlds: Diversity Festival 2025

This year’s Diversity Festival, on Saturday 1 March, is set to be an unmissable celebration. Thanks to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, and Westfield Manukau.

Parks / Outdoors 13 Feb 2025

Shading the way: Beachlands playground gets cool upgrade

Kahawairahi Drive Reserve Playground is getting some exciting upgrades that will enhance the park experience for everyone, thanks to Franklin Local Board.

Community 13 Feb 2025

Mount Albert War Memorial Hall set for a glow-up

The War Memorial Hall, which is situated near the Rocket Park and popular Mt Albert Recreation Centre, will undergo a facelift to improve the overall experience for the different users of the popular facility.

Beaches 13 Feb 2025

West coast beach warning after tragic incidents

Visitors to beaches out west are being urged to stay safe.

Pride Festival 12 Feb 2025

Multi-sensory artwork Waimahara brings Auckland Pride Festival to a reflective close 

On Saturday 1 March the 2025 Auckland Pride Festival will conclude, completing the city’s month-long celebrations in a thoughtful, restful and reflective way.

Community 11 Feb 2025

Whau park gifted dual Māori name

Tiakina was gifted by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki, creating the dual name of Tiakina / Sister Rene Shadbolt Park.

Events

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme at Epsom Community Library

Come join us every Wednesday at 10am (during school term only) for a fun and interactive for you...

05 Feb 2025 - 12 Mar 2025

Throw it down

You'll practice creating various domestic shapes, including plates, bowls, and cylinders.

05 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025

Watercolour Wednesday

Kids will explore the wonderful world of watercolours through exciting and creative projects.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Acoustic guitar for adults

This process includes chords, scales, soloing, strumming, fingerpicking, composition, learning ne...

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Ceramics for all levels

Create a slab vase, a coiled bowl, a pressed mould piece and a pinch pot sculpture.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Mandarin Rhymetime

Enjoy Chinese language and culture through music, stories, and activities!

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Sketch & play with watercolour

Learn how to make your colour sing.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Wednesday acrylics

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of acrylics!