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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.

Top 10 city centre memories of 2024
Reflecting on 2024 in the city centre, we’ve compiled a list of milestones (among many) the Auckland Council group is proud to have delivered.

Giant toybox, 18-metre tree and festive joy from 'square to square' sprinkle the magic
A kaleidoscope of festivity is illuminating the city centre.
Events

Chubby Women sculpture exhibition
These light-hearted, body-positive sculptures of voluptuous women - reminiscent of masterpieces b...

Giant lucky cat sculpture
Take a selfie and welcome in good luck and prosperity for everyone for the Lunar New Year.

Ang sininang bulawan (the golden dress)
Curated by Marc Conaco, this exhibition pays tribute to the divinity of queer ancestors.

Bîn-Bāng, a backward dreaming
Join us for this exciting event at Studio One Toi Tū.


Modern Women: Flight of Time
This exhibition highlights the leading role women artists have played in shaping the development...

Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2025
Watch as the bridge lights up with lanterns floating into the night sky.

Throw it down 2.0
This course will cover throwing lidded jars, bowls and vases.