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Development 18 Oct 2016

Improved facilities for ferry users

New pier provides shelter from the elements and improved access for wheelchairs and prams.

Cycling 17 Oct 2016

Lightpath wins design award

Te Ara I Whiti – The Lightpath, Auckland's hot-pink cycle path, has been named among the supreme winners of the annual Best New Zealand Design Awards.

Environment 12 Oct 2016

Creating safe habitats for native wildlife

Auckland Council's senior biodiversity advisor Ben Paris spoke to Jesse Mulligan from Radio New Zealand about the project.

Sports / Leisure 11 Oct 2016

Keen to try sailing?

Get out on the water this summer and give sailing a go.

Arts 6 Oct 2016

Watch: More hidden secrets beneath the St James

Follow NZHFocus' Tristram Clayton as he goes inside the construction site where the old theatre is being transformed.

Transport 4 Oct 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway’s 50,000th trip

Lance Wiggs took the 50,000th cycle trip on the Quay Street Cycleway at 9am on Tuesday 4 October.

Beaches 3 Oct 2016

October gem: Westhaven Promenade

Take a detour out of busy Wynyard Quarter and you’ll find yourself in one of the most tranquil waterfront spots in the city.

Community 29 Sep 2016

New Responsible Pet Ownership guidelines for Waiheke

The people of Waiheke have a new guide to responsible pet ownership to help pets and wildlife live in harmony.

Events

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Connecting people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space.

31 Aug 2026 - 21 Sep 2026

Tetra Pak In Relief

Join Ina Arraoui for a printmaking class to explore the exciting possibilities of printing with r...

13 Apr 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Kundalini Yoga

This 90-minute journey includes selected kriyas and meditations, designed to awaken, balance, and...

23 Mar 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-In at Little Leys

Drop in with a tech query for one-on-one coaching. Bring your digital devices and your questions,...

08 Sep 2026

Sadness and grief

Discover the path to emotional understanding and healing.

08 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026

Mangrove Eaters

A live music, visual art and theatre experience making its Tāmaki Makaurau debut.

08 Sep 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki: Relaxed hours / Mauri tau

A lower-stimulation environment to explore the gallery during our relaxed hours. 

09 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Pill-rolling Fingers

Shared poetry and conversation exploring lived experiences of early-onset Parkinson’s with poet,...