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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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Zero Waste 4 Nov 2024

Popular flea market returns to city centre

The city centre’s first regular ReUse Market in 40 years is attracting people from all over Auckland as buyers and sellers.

Development 1 Nov 2024

First section of redesigned Victoria Street opens with fresh feel and function

The first section of a redesigned Victoria Street - from Elliott Street to Queen Street - has opened to the public.

City Centre Waterfront 21 Oct 2024

Pictures tell the story of our city centre’s transformation

“A city is an ever-changing process, more like a garden.”

Development 14 Oct 2024

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.

Development 3 Oct 2024

Art Week brings brush strokes of the unexpected from 4 to 13 October

A ten-day diary of must-see happenings in Auckland’s city centre.

Development 24 Sep 2024

Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath glows with kindness this Art Week

In an algorithm-meets-art collaboration, artist Shannon Novak and iion have programmed Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath to deliver happiness for Art Week.

City Rail Link 16 Sep 2024

The new and improved midtown is nearly here

The new and improved midtown is nearly here.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Sep 2024

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.