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Educational 9 Nov 2016

How Auckland Council works: A very (very) simple guide

A very simple guide to how Auckland Council works.

Arts 8 Nov 2016

Auckland Art Gallery to display work by Monet

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki has received on long-term loan its first painting by Claude Monet and will exhibit the artwork from Wednesday 9 November.

Arts 8 Nov 2016

Students bring art to the city

Students from the Elam School of Fine Arts have joined forces with Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and Panuku Development to hold an exhibition in one of the buildings closed to make way for the City Rail Link.

Arts 8 Nov 2016

Sculpture to grace waterfront theatre

ASB Waterfront Theatre has commissioned New Zealand sculptor Professor Robert Jahnke to create a pou for its yard.

Arts 8 Nov 2016

Lightpath features in photography competition

The Lightpath, Auckland’s magnificent pink cycleway, features twice in the finals of this year’s New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Sports / Leisure 8 Nov 2016

Western Park in fine form for summer

Developments to Western Park are almost complete, and inner-city residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the upgraded park in time for summer.

7 Nov 2016

Local boards sworn in for new term

Auckland Council's 149 local board members have been officially sworn in to office at inauguration ceremonies this month.

Transport 4 Nov 2016

A sneak peek behind the CRL hoardings

If you’ve wondered what’s going on behind the colourful City Rail Link (CRL) hoardings at the corners of Victoria and Wellesley streets, here’s a peek.

Events

18 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

FAM: Food. Art. Market

Expect a colourful mix of stalls, delicious bites and plenty of reasons to wander the road.

13 Sep 2026

Mini movies, mighty voices

Join us as we celebrate Adult Learners’ Week by sharing your stories through stop-motion storytel...

13 Sep 2026

Te wiki o te reo Māori: Te Tūhononga ki Rāwhiti Kapa Haka

Learn waiata or try a little kapa haka in an hour-long open session.

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

16 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Orin Performs Performative Stand-Up Comedy

Taking on comedians like Jimmy Carr, Chris Bishop and Elon Musk, he dismantles figures who chase...

17 Sep 2026

Raranga Māori Weaving

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori by learning the basics of mahi raranga (Māori flax weaving).

17 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

First Light: Australasia's largest public art lightwall returns

Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront.

18 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Kōrero: Te Rā Tuku Whenua

To mark Te Rā Tuku Whenua (the gift of land) on 18 September, join our Poumatua and Head of Kaupa...