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Arts 28 Jul 2025

From maunga to lagoon, wind breathes light into footbridge

Environmental cues light new bridge, already a hit with Panmure locals.

Arts 21 Jul 2025

Whai shines 3D light on Māori string game at Silo Park

Whai is a captivating light-based artwork by Janine Williams, suspended and intertwined across the Gantry at Silo Park until 5 October.

Elections 15 Jul 2025

Pre-Election Report: Auckland Council’s key issues for incoming elected members

Auckland Council’s Pre-Election Report identifies six key issues for the council’s next Governing Body.

Development 15 Jul 2025

The best of the Wests: Te Puna Creative Hub celebrates Outrageous Fortune

Auckland’s screen production sector delivered $940 million to the region’s economy in 2024, with 1700 businesses employing 4300 people.

Midtown 11 Jul 2025

Big changes in midtown, with major upgrades nearing completion

Auckland’s midtown area is being transformed. As major works progress, we’re seeing new public spaces, better transport links, and future-ready infrastructure come to life.

City Centre Waterfront 8 Jul 2025

Midtown’s mid-winter magic

Mid-winter midtown festival promises to keep the city centre humming.

CRL
City Centre Waterfront 7 Jul 2025

CRL will lift the international standing of Tāmaki Makaurau

A new Q&A series where we speak to people who are instrumental in the stewardship of the city’s growth.

Environment 1 Jul 2025

Innovation under pressure: Greville Road project sets new sustainability standard

Sustainable stormwater solution keeps motorway moving and waste out of landfill

Arts 30 Jun 2025

A fortnight of show-stoppers brings Matariki Festival to a close

Watch the city centre’s streets and squares become a canvas for extraordinary Māori artistry

Development 27 Jun 2025

Watercare flood recovery works underway in Murrays Bay

Watercare is carrying out a $1.5 million project in Murrays Bay.

Development 23 Jun 2025

Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre 

Experience this modern form of Matariki splendour, encouraging connection and reflection.

People of Midtown
Arts 19 Jun 2025

Otis Frizzell’s midtown mural gets a refresh, 40 years on

The mural, depicting Queen Street in 1986, has become an integral element in midtown’s artscape, and seemingly it will never grow old.

Council news 18 Jun 2025

Wastewater upgrades underway in Newmarket

Watercare is upgrading 1.4km of the wastewater network in Newmarket as part of a $12 million annual renewals programme to improve Auckland’s wastewater infrastructure.

Development 18 Jun 2025

How many consents become new homes?

Nearly 100,000 new homes built since 2018, with over 90% of consents becoming real homes. Auckland Council’s plans for more homes and greater housing choice are delivering real results.

People of Midtown
Arts 16 Jun 2025

Public art’s star turn in the regeneration of midtown

Emily Trent speaks on the importance of public art in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

Development 10 Jun 2025

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth 

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that exemplifies smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.