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Heritage 17 May 2017

Britomart’s historic clock to get some TLC

The clock gracing the front of Britomart Station’s Chief Post Office will be removed soon and fixed by a specialist clock repairer in Auckland.

Transport 16 May 2017

City Rail Link: It’s almost tunnel time

The CRL has now entered the final stage of preparation works on Albert Street before tunnel construction works begin.

Arts 12 May 2017

Auckland Art Gallery now offering tours in Mandarin

The tours offer highlights across Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, including an introduction to the gallery’s art collection, Māori portraits and its award-winning building.

Environment 11 May 2017

Great Barrier Island applies for Dark Sky Sanctuary status

A Dark Sky Sanctuary must have an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment, and is protected for its scientific, natural, or educational value, its cultural heritage and/or public enjoyment.

Parks / Outdoors 10 May 2017

Maintenance damage at Manukau Memorial Gardens

Auckland Council is investigating unacceptable work carried out by its maintenance contractors in the children’s area of Manukau Memorial Gardens this week.

Housing 9 May 2017

Building starts at the Hobsonville Point Airfields precinct

There will be 102 standalone and terrace homes built in stage one of the development.

Plans / Projects 9 May 2017

City centre population set to exceed 2032 estimate this year

The population of Auckland’s City Centre has exploded compared to the 2012 Auckland City Centre Masterplan’s predictions.

Transport 8 May 2017

New sinkhole discovered in New Lynn

Contractors working on the Clark Street culvert in New Lynn discovered a small sinkhole near the already-damaged culvert on the evening of Thursday 4 May.

Events

08 Jun 2024

Peter and The Wolf with Dynamotion

This is creative storytelling to entertain the whole whānau.

08 Jun 2024

Sneak Peeks

Excitement will be brewing with ticket giveaways and delicious drinks and nibbles at the bar.

08 Jun 2024 - 18 Aug 2024

Fred Graham: Toi Whakaata / Reflections

The exhibition maps the importance of storytelling in Graham’s work, at both a universal and inte...

09 Jun 2024

Bach Musica NZ: The Lark Ascending & Best of Dvorak

Bach Musica NZ, the country's leading combined vocal and instrumental ensemble, presents the all-...

09 Jun 2024

Duder Regional Park Planting Day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

12 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024

Guru of Chai

Outrageously funny and heartbreakingly beautiful, with a killer live sound track, this is not to...

13 Jun 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Eternal City

The glitter of water in the Trevi Fountain, the jubilation of weary pilgrims reaching their desti...

13 Jun 2024

Thursday Heritage Concert - Winds from Japan and Europe

Japan born and raised violinist, Yuhka Nagai and NZ raised Kent Isomura present a programme.