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Community 3 Aug 2016

Opening up Newmarket's Teed Street

Teed Street will receive an urban design upgrade, as part of the wider Newmarket Laneways Streetscape Improvement Project.

Cycling 29 Jul 2016

10,000 trips on Quay Street cycleway in less than three weeks

Where is everyone? Quay Street, it seems: more than 10,000 cycle trips have been made on the Quay Street cycleway since it opened almost three weeks ago.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Environment 21 Jul 2016

Wireless pest monitors a game-changer in biosecurity

Wireless technology that allows traps to be monitored from the office is being trialled in the Hunua Ranges, on Waiheke Island and will soon be out near Whatipu on the west coast.

Cycling 18 Jul 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway opens

Another link in Auckland's rapidly developing cycle network opened on 8 July.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Development 15 Jul 2016

Auckland – before and after

Auckland is a city on the rise, and a city that’s changed dramatically over the past decade. It wasn’t that long ago iconic landmarks such as The Cloud, Wynyard Quarter, shared spaces and The Lightpath didn’t exist.

Events

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-...

14 Apr 2024 - 09 Jun 2024

ReUse Market - Auckland's City Centre

Come along to the launch of our new ReUse Market in Auckland's City Centre.

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

Meet local people, make new friends, and try something new!

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 Sep 2023 - 11 Sep 2024

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

This is an opportunity to engage at a higher, more strategic level as well as provide a platform...

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.

15 Jun 2024

Pounamu Workshop

Join Maha and learn about the practices associated with Māori toi (arts) whilst creating a pounam...