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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.
Discover the magic where Queen Street meets the sea
It’s the coveted spot in New Zealand’s Monopoly boardgame. It’s New Zealand’s premier street. It fires up the passion of Aucklanders. It’s a dynamic place. And the lower end of Queen Street is all shiny and new and ready for you to visit.
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.
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.
Have your say: 30-year plan to share the cost of growth
Have your say on the council’s proposed Contributions Policy until 15 November 2024.
Final chance to influence council’s 30-year plan to share the cost of growth
Aucklanders are encouraged to provide feedback on a new development contributions policy that influences how the cost of Auckland’s growth is shared.
Giant toybox, 18-metre tree and festive joy from 'square to square' sprinkle the magic
A kaleidoscope of festivity is illuminating the city centre.
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.
Eke Panuku is reshaping the heart of Northcote
With lots of new homes, Northcote is one of Auckland’s fastest growing suburbs and it’s easy to understand why.
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.
Goodbye Dunkirk Rd: Watercare moves out after wastewater upgrades
It’s official! Watercare has moved out from Dunkirk Rd.
Watercare begins preliminary work to futureproof the city centre’s wastewater infrastructure
Three midtown sites are being prepared and shafts are being built, ready for a tunnel boring machine to be lowered into the ground in 2025.
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.
Plan Change 79 is about putting the safety of Aucklanders first
A recent opinion piece on Plan Change 79 (PC79), introduced to make changes to the city’s planning rules, made several incorrect and unsupported claims about its impacts, including on the cost of housing.
The new and improved midtown is nearly here
The new and improved midtown is nearly here.
