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Plans / Projects 26 Jun 2019

Preparing for a future ready Auckland

The Future Ready Summit brings together employers, educators and young people to plan for the future of work in New Zealand.

Community 28 May 2019

Measuring the Māori economy

Māori enterprise is worth nearly $40 billion, and growing faster than the overall economy, according to recent estimates.

Technology / Innovation 17 May 2019

Farms of the future

Technology and innovation is boosting Auckland’s farming future.

Arts 29 Jan 2019

Art meets science: let’s make rainbows

Now our children can make rainbows when the sun shines, thanks to the creativity of artists and scientists working together.

Transport 27 Nov 2018

Auckland Transport acknowledged for technological developments

AT has been recognised for its use of technology in projects throughout Auckland.

Beaches 13 Nov 2018

Auckland Council reaffirms commitment to tackling climate change

Auckland Council continues to address our changing climate and recommits to membership of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group.

Environment 28 Sep 2018

Climate Change and Business Conference 2018

Business leaders, ministers and organisations are gathering in Auckland for the Climate Change & Business Conference.

Environment 16 Jul 2018

Global competition seeks best innovations for megacities

Startup innovation competition seeks the next generation of technologies, business models, and platforms to help megacities.

Cultural 7 Jun 2018

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei launches augmented reality tourism app

An AR walking tour app of Takaparawhau Bastion Point has been launched as an an innovative high-tech tourism venture.

Environment 23 May 2018

Safeswim up for international tech award

Auckland Council’s Safeswim water-monitoring programme is a finalist in the Smart Water category of the Smart City Asia Pacific Awards

Technology / Innovation 21 May 2018

Auckland’s innovation showcased during Techweek’18

More than 80 events will take place in Auckland to celebrate our diverse innovation.

Technology / Innovation 13 Apr 2018

Electric buses to hit Auckland's streets

The two buses are a trial funded by the Government's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and Auckland Transport (AT).

Film 12 Apr 2018

Auckland's screen production sector worth $1 billion

2017 a bumper year for NZ film.

Libraries 27 Sep 2017

Auckland Libraries boldly goes where no book has gone before

Auckland Libraries trials interactive computer program that recommends books based on an individual’s emotions, the time of day, and the weather.

Technology / Innovation 22 Sep 2017

Auckland takes out innovation awards

Two Auckland projects have won awards from the International Economic Development Council.

Exhibition 26 Jul 2017

Have you visited MOTAT?

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is New Zealand’s largest transport and technology museum.