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Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

19 Feb 2016

Griffiths Holdings building coming down

Assessments carried out late last year confirmed that it’s structurally unsafe and demolition is required.

Pools 18 Feb 2016

Spa pools treated after Legionella bacteria detected

Spa pools at Auckland Council’s leisure facilities have been given an additional chemical clean as a precautionary measure following the detection of Legionella bacteria in two spa pools.

Cycling 17 Feb 2016

City cycleway to improve travel choice

The final design for the Quay St Cycleway has been announced on 17 February, with the cycleway opening in late May.

Cycling 9 Feb 2016

Lightpath riding high, with cycle journeys on the increase

Nelson Street’s new pink Lightpath, Te Ara I Whiti, is now the second most popular cycle route in Auckland, with thousands of keen cyclists and pedestrians making use of the path over the summer break.

Educational 20 Jan 2016

Auckland Zoo welcomes rare red panda cubs

Auckland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two Nepalese red panda cubs

Environment 19 Jan 2016

Rare parakeet chicks hatch at Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo’s orange-fronted parakeet pair have hatched five little chicks and they're growing up fast.

Housing 15 Jan 2016

Steady growth for Auckland’s housing consents

Nearly $3b of new dwellings were consented in Auckland in the 12 months to November 2015, new figures out show.

Events

19 Jun 2025

Matariki with Ria Hall

Join us for a magical Matariki celebration as we come together to honour te tau hou Māori with an...

20 Feb 2025 - 24 Dec 2025

Midtown Street Party

Bring your family and friends and join us for live performing arts, delicious eats and hidden ret...

20 Jun 2025

Come Together - Live Rust

Celebrate 5 Years of Legendary Rock with Neil Young, Pink Floyd & Led Zeppelin!

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Explore the path of Waihorotiu, the stream that carved the valley we now call Queen Street, and d...

20 Jun 2025

Whetū Wahine

Step into an immersive Storytime session where our kaitiaki of the stars will share captivating t...

20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Kaui Whetū

Explore sea-inspired patterns and symbols while learning the traditional Māori art of tukutuku.

20 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Matariki ki MOTAT

It features digitally animated artwork by Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho (Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaat...

21 Jun 2025

Matariki After Dark | Matariki i te Pō

Savour delicious hāngī and refreshments, enjoy live music and performances, and participate in ha...