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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.
Young Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei ringatoi (artist) reawakens Auckland’s sense of place to the Waihorotiu Stream
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) and Watercare are enabling a budding ringatoi to creatively express the stories of place through street art in the central Tāmaki (Auckland) city centre.
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.
Lunar New Year infuses city centre with Auckland’s unique Asian flavour
From 26 January to 22 February, feel uplifted by the colours, sounds, tastes and beats of Asia.
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.
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.
Returning the Te Wero Wynyard Crossing Bridge to service
The Te Wero Wynyard Crossing Bridge has been closed since March 2024 to undergo a significant programme of preventative maintenance works.
Exciting new festive tradition for Auckland
Te Komititanga will host the spectacular debut of a magical new Christmas tree this festive season.
Bluey set to steal hearts this Farmers Santa Parade, supported by the city centre’s newest 'elves'
Two symbolic characters at the centre of Auckland’s historic Farmers Santa Parade are turning out for the 91st time.
Report: Learn how the city centre targeted rate drives its renewal, economy and culture
Annual report showcases the vital role the city centre targeted rate plays in promoting the vibrancy and prosperity of Auckland's heart.
