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Zero Waste 15 Dec 2025

One year on: Anamata’s journey of recovery and renewal

One year after a major fire tore through the Anamata Shop and main shed at the Aotea Community Recycling Centre (CRC) on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, the team reflect on what has happened since.

Community 10 Dec 2025

Powering up with sunshine in Claris

Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun. 

Community 3 Dec 2025

Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal

Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Dec 2025

Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons

Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.

Akl Paths 1 Dec 2025

Grey Lynn to Western Springs pathway reopens after major repairs

A popular short cut is back in action in Grey Lynn

Community 28 Nov 2025

Skating and Community at Tawaipareira Reserve

From beginners to seasoned skaters, Tawaipareira Reserve on Waiheke has become more than just a skate park.

Hauraki Gulf 20 Nov 2025

Auckland Council 15th anniversary – Hauraki Gulf Islands

To celebrate Auckland Council's 15th anniversary, we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements from the past 15 years.

Events

13 Dec 2025 - 01 Mar 2026

Girls Skate

Build confidence and skills on your board in a supportive, fun space.

13 Dec 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

Cardboard Play

Let your imagination run wild with giant cardboard creations and creative challenges.

12 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026

Adventurous Nature Play

Climb, explore, and discover the great outdoors with fun for all ages.

11 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

8-Bit Aoteaora

In 8-Bit Aotearoa, Simon Thomas Nicholls examines 1980s Aotearoa New Zealand through the visual v...

11 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Circus of Rumination

Sarah Cowie works with puppetry and video, exploring how digital media and materiality come toget...

11 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Fur Coat No Knickers

Fur Coat No Knickers advocates for a chance to rebel, to be seen and to embrace a bold, fierce, a...

11 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Inhabited Space

In Inhabited Space Louise Keen and Faye Norman explore the theme of home from personal viewpoints.

11 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Red Flags

Sonya Nagels’ textile works explore memory, migration, and coded language through salvaged materi...