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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

30 Apr 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group

A place to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on yo...

20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

01 May 2024 - 03 Jul 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme | Leys Institute Little Library

Active movement and music for growing tamariki.

10 Jan 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Digital Drop-in

Having trouble with technology? Help is on hand with this weekly drop-in session at Grey Lynn...

23 May 2024

Community Dinner | Africa Month 2024

Come join us for a delightful evening celebrating Africa Month 2024 at the Ellen Melville Centre!

23 May 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Totally Trumpet

Stunning Norwegian trumpet phenomenon Tine Thing Helseth joins the Auckland Philharmonia for the...

02 May 2024 - 31 May 2024

From The Pit

Step inside New Zealand’s music scene with From The Pit, the longest-running music photography ex...

02 May 2024 - 31 May 2024

Ka Mua Ka Muri

The Auckland Live Digital Stage will also host the captivating web series Ka Mua Ka Muri.