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Community 16 Dec 2015

City centre board endorses staged approach to square upgrade

Upgrades to Freyberg Square and the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland’s city centre will begin in mid-2016, following strong public support.

16 Dec 2015

Board confirms support for Takapuna campground

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has confirmed its support for a rejuvenated campground at Takapuna Beach.

Community 16 Dec 2015

Remuera drivers to see red

Red light runners are being targeted with a new warning system.

Rates 15 Dec 2015

Council reviews rates exemption for a North Shore firm

Auckland Council is reviewing if Babcock should be paying more in rates.

Cycling 15 Dec 2015

Thousands cycle Auckland's Lightpath

Thousands of people have used Te Ara I Whiti – the Lightpath during the first fortnight since the Nelson Street off-ramp was transformed into a dazzling magenta cycleway.

Housing 15 Dec 2015

Status of privately owned trees in New Lynn

Auckland Council is aware of media reports about protesters who have climbed trees on private property in New Lynn to prevent them being removed.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2015

Galapagos tortoises home for Christmas

Auckland Zoo’s Galapagos tortoises Smiley, Willy, Snapper, and Chippie, who have just moved into their redeveloped exhibit, The Galapagos.

Development 14 Dec 2015

City Rail Link to be built under Commercial Bay

The first stage of the City Rail Link project will be built on the site of the Downtown Mall, between lower Queen Street and Albert Street.

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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.

21 Mar 2025

Cultural snapshot: Streets through our eyes

Explore the diverse streetscapes of Onehunga, celebrating cultural stories through the lens of yo...

21 Mar 2025

Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park

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21 Mar 2025

Music in Parks: Takutai Square

Auckland Council’s Music in Parks is teaming up with Britomart to celebrate the precinct's 20th b...

21 Mar 2025

Ōtāhuhu multicultural celebration

Learn new languages, play traditional games, and share knowledge with people from diverse cultures.

21 Mar 2025

Pétanque tournament

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21 Mar 2025

Race relations day talk: Tā Moko

Join us for a fascinating presentation by Song Lam (QSM), a distinguished Māori culture researche...

21 Mar 2025

Sectioning improv demonstration

In this session, Naomi will show how she throws tall, expressive forms on the potter's wheel, sha...