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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.

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.

Designated dog area decisions
Aotea residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?
Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands
Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.

'Seconds to Midnight' leads New Year’s Eve countdown
Emerging Kiwi songstress Cassie Henderson has just found her name in the same sentence as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Six60.

Happy Birthday to Grey Lynn Library
Grey Lynn Library celebrated its 100th birthday this month.

Georgia Lines brings her mellow sound to famous venue
The enchanting vocals of Georgia Lines will headline the third of 18 free concerts in this summer’s Music in Parks series.
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Last Chance Twilight Sail
Savour delicious canapés and enjoy a complimentary drink on this two-hour special sailing as you...

Walk & talk wetlands
Join us for a walk at Owhanake to learn about the work being done by the Wetland Team to restore...

World of waacking battles - Express your culture
Celebrate and elevate Waacking - a vibrant dance form with deep roots in LGBTQIA+ and POC communi...

Kai for Community & Waiheke Homemade Chilli Sauce Fest - EcoFest
Join us for a free family-friendly celebration of Waiheke’s food heritage, past, present and future.

Spanish Guitar & Misa Tango NZ Premiere
In the first half of the concert, internationally renowned classical guitarist Barkin Sertkaya pe...


Upcycled & Recycled Jewellery Making Workshop - EcoFest
Join Hadas Ore in making jewellery from recycled materials as well as found or ready-made materials.

Other Worlds: Beyond this Earth
Packed with string quartet music rearranged, reimagined, and rediscovered, this short concert hou...