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Albert Park end of Victoria Street’s linear park OPENS
Watched over by the ancient trees of Albert Park, four new trees - pūriri, pōhutukawa, titoki and rewarewa - now shade Victoria Street East.
New trees usher in next stage of Victoria Street’s linear park
The ancient trees of Albert Park watched over the arrival of four newcomers in Victoria Street East last week - between Lorne Street and Albert Park.
Discover midtown's hidden art gems
See some exciting and mysterious art that you might never have noticed before.
Te Wheke-a-Muturangi floats on Tāmaki Makaurau waters for first time
Celebrated artwork signals a packed season of the arts in city centre.
NZ Music Month takes to the streets
Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.
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.
