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Feel the energy and join the fun

At Auckland Council we’re creating beautiful spaces in our uniquely Tāmaki Makaurau city centre, woven with cultural expression. We’re also bringing FREE performances, light installations, music and many other activations to add energy and delight to our spaces.

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City Centre Waterfront 19 Dec 2024

Lunar New Year infuses city centre with Auckland’s unique Asian flavour

From 26 January to 22 February, feel uplifted by the colours, sounds, tastes and beats of Asia.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2024

'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 18 Dec 2024

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.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Dec 2024

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.

Council news 16 Dec 2024

Wynyard Crossing Bridge reopens to public

Eke Panuku has confirmed Te Wero Wynyard Crossing Bridge is reopened to the public.

Chief Economist 13 Dec 2024

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. 

Climate action 10 Dec 2024

Auckland Council’s first urban heat assessment reveals “heat islands” in the city

Heat maps reveal how Auckland’s built environment impacts local temperatures.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2024

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.