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Matariki ki te Manawa 2023 – city centre highlights
From 11 to 22 July, Matariki Festival will fill Tāmaki Makaurau with learning experiences, lighting splendour, storytelling, kōrero, music, art and much more.
Wander through Auckland’s historic laneways
From foodie faves to architectural delights, central Auckland’s laneways can take you in a new direction.
May is Africa Month: ‘Afrika is everywhere, Afrika is all of us’
With support from the city centre targeted rate, Auckland Council is providing a platform for the food, fashion, art, dance and music of Aucklanders whose roots are found in the richly colourful cultures of the African continent.
North Wharf site in Wynyard Quarter to go to market
Over the last decade, Wynyard Quarter has continued to develop into the welcoming neighbourhood you see today, but it’s not finished yet. The coming decade will continue to see the plan for rest of the precinct come to life.
Construction process for Te Hā Noa set to begin on 11 April
Te Hā Noa, a renewed Victoria Street, is the next big project in Auckland Council’s Midtown Regeneration programme.
Shining neon light on the regeneration of midtown
Auckland Council’s city centre programmes team will soon announce the next stage of the Midtown Regeneration programme, a series of projects preparing local streets and public spaces.
Karangahape Road’s colourful past and bright future
With its unique atmosphere and colourful history, you'll soon discover why Auckland's Karangahape Road was named the sixth coolest street in the world.
Juggling, hula hoops, frisbee games and water play come to Myers Park
Midtown residents and visitors have heaps of great activities to enjoy on their doorstep throughout the summer months.
Explore Auckland’s city centre this summer
Music, movies, art and more – get out and about in central Auckland and discover something new this summer.
City centre residents’ survey sheds light on social disruption of last three years
Auckland Council has released the findings of its latest City Centre Resident’s Survey that highlight a continuing challenge around public safety in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
People of Midtown
Apartment-living with 2 cats in midtown is the answer for the O’Briens
Chris O’Brien, partner and two ‘cat children’ – Lady and Earl Grey - are happy with their life in midtown. The young professionals who came to Auckland after eleven years in London, managed to buy an apartment in the High Street district 18 months...
Harbour Edge Stitch moves from bold concept to exciting reality
One of eight Transformational Moves in the City Centre Masterplan, the Harbour Edge Stitch is making spectacular progress in uniting Auckland’s waterfront with the city centre.
Explore Auckland’s stunning waterfront
From uptown to downtown and beyond, there are plenty of fun and affordable activities to discover as you explore the heart of Auckland.
‘The pav’ lights up children’s eyes by day, and smashes Instagram by night
Affectionately called ‘the pav’ and described as a festive chess board, Santa’s kaleidoscope and a rainbow Parthenon, the Christmas pavilion in place at the lower end of Queen Street – at Te Komititanga square.
Glorious 1915 orb returns to Quay Street, a beacon for safe journeys home
The WW1 Memorial Beacon, recently returned to the northern side of Quay Street, is the earliest known built monument to the Great War to be erected in New Zealand.
Who knew? 10 cool things about Queen Street
We’re getting excited about the opening of our sparkling new Queen Street – from Mayoral Drive to Shortland Street – later next month. Here are 10 curious ‘Who knew?’ moments to help kick off some nostalgia for our glorious, and sometimes enigmat...
