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Rangoli patterns, monkeys, tigers and birds light up the Town Hall
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival brings exciting new celebrations to the city centre from 14 October.
Get amongst the fun in Auckland’s city centre, for Play Week 2024
Play Week reminds us that the possibility to play is everywhere, and we’re never too old to play!
The new and improved midtown is nearly here
The new and improved midtown is nearly here.
City centre turns a new page for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori
Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori in Auckland’s city centre.
Work has started on Auckland's new swimming pool at the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps
Work has started on Auckland's new swimming pool at the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps to provide space for people to safely enjoy the city centre waterfront.
All aboard - Free Wynyard Quarter Red Boats Ferry now running seven days a week
Come aboard and enjoy a free ferry ride to Wynyard Quarter.
The final streetscape works around Waitematā Station (Britomart) begin
Auckland Council and City Rail Link are working together to ensure the streets and spaces around the Waitematā Station are upgraded and ready for the expected influx of people.
‘Together for Tāmaki Makaurau’ gains momentum in making the city centre safer
From increased CityWatch patrols to the establishment of the City Centre Safety Plan, a series of new initiatives aimed at improving safety in the city centre are underway.
Experience our user-friendly Queen Street with more ways to get around
We are creating better city centre connections - check out our multi-use path in Queen Street
Ancient boulders hold contemporary objects in new public artwork in upper Federal Street
Residents of Federal Street (south) are enjoying a new artwork Lost & Found, with eight large boulders carved by Joe Sheehan supporting a feeling of community.
3D-printed marine modules to restore marine life and mauri in Te Waitematā
New technology is being used to support the healthy marine environment for Te Waitematā.
Collaboration brings cruise visitors to Wynyard Quarter’s doorstep
Cruise visitors arriving into Auckland this month will have the opportunity to use a free return City Link Bus voucher to visit Wynyard Quarter.
Wynyard Crossing Bridge preventative maintenance underway
The Wynyard Crossing Bridge is needing extensive maintenance work so it can operate more reliably and to address potential safety risks.
Auckland’s pan-Asian flair ignites city centre in 15-day Lunar New Year celebration
We’re joining millions of others round the world celebrating Lunar New Year – opening as the new moon rises and closing as the full moon fills the sky with light.
New Queen Street design wins praise from those backing it to thrive
25 November 2022 marks a significant milestone in the life of Queen Street, as the upgrades from Mayoral Drive to Shortland Street are complete, and Aucklanders and visitors can experience a more people-friendly, green and spacious street.
Myers Park opens first stage of new artwork - unique in New Zealand, if not the world
This summer, Aucklanders and visitors who step into Myers Park will discover something deeply meaningful and magical.
