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Midtown street party unveils hidden art gems
April’s midtown street party on Thursday 17 April is packed full of art, music, food, live painting and stories. It will also celebrate street culture now, and from decades past.
Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade
It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.
Sisters, aunties, daughters and mothers to celebrate Myers Park
Bring your daughters, mothers, aunties and female friends!
Federal Street - unique lights illuminate artwork to create outdoor gallery experience
A once reflective, quiet urban backyard, used mainly by the residents of upper Federal Street, has become a living art experience.
People of Midtown
Strand Arcade opens an elegant new food and beverage chapter
Heritage architects describe Strand Arcade as one of the grandest surviving shopping arcades in New Zealand.
Multi-sensory artwork Waimahara brings Auckland Pride Festival to a reflective close
On Saturday 1 March the 2025 Auckland Pride Festival will conclude, completing the city’s month-long celebrations in a thoughtful, restful and reflective way.
'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.
Summer in the city centre
We invite you to reset your summer with a stroll through our city centre. Make a day of it and discover what’s new since you were here last.
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.
Wynyard Crossing Bridge reopens to public
Eke Panuku has confirmed Te Wero Wynyard Crossing Bridge is reopened to the public.
CRL station’s positive effect on midtown investment becoming clear
Read the full December 2024 Insights Paper from Auckland Council’s Chief Economist Gary Blick.
Auckland Council’s first urban heat assessment reveals “heat islands” in the city
Heat maps reveal how Auckland’s built environment impacts local temperatures.
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.
Discover the magic where Queen Street meets the sea
It’s the coveted spot in New Zealand’s Monopoly boardgame. It’s New Zealand’s premier street. It fires up the passion of Aucklanders. It’s a dynamic place. And the lower end of Queen Street is all shiny and new and ready for you to visit.
Giant toybox, 18-metre tree and festive joy from 'square to square' sprinkle the magic
A kaleidoscope of festivity is illuminating the city centre.
New space for homeless support in Auckland’s city centre
An unassuming old storage building in downtown Auckland has been given a surprising new role – a welcoming place for people experiencing homelessness.
