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Arts 18 May 2016

Watch: Heroic effort to save 50s mosaic underway

Work is underway to preserve a large mosaic that many Aucklanders will remember from the foyer of the former Odeon Theatre on Queen Street.

Plans / Projects 13 May 2016

Committee lobbies for greater power on begging

An update on begging in the central city has been presented to council’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee, along with possible actions to help reduce nuisance begging.

Plans / Projects 9 May 2016

Update on nuisance begging in the central city

An update on begging in the city is being presented to tomorrow’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee.

Environment 7 May 2016

Keeping kiwi safe on our pest-free Gulf islands

Auckland’s Motutapu Island has welcomed some new arrivals recently, as five kiwi have been introduced to the pest-free island.

Development 2 May 2016

Franklin Road set for makeover

Auckland Transport has released preliminary designs for the upgrade of Franklin Road.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Community 26 Apr 2016

Plenty of life at Symonds Street Cemetery

In May, Waitematā Local Board will celebrate the opening of upgraded paths and new walking trails at the Symonds Street cemetery.

Cycling 18 Apr 2016

Grafton Bridge taxi trial to end

Auckland Transport has decided to stop the Grafton Bridge taxi trial and return Grafton Bridge to a bus lane only between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

Events

14 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Playfight

An Edinburgh Festival smash hit - fast, funny and unfiltered.

06 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Listen up!

The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its connections wi...

01 May 2026 - 29 May 2026

NZ Music Month on Queens Wharf

Celebrate with a mix-tape of choice, homegrown and a 100% NZ line-up of DJs and intimate live sets.

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

I Was There!

This exhibition brings together original gig posters and handwritten set lists from shows attende...

01 May 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Drop-in ceramic studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

24 Apr 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

The Blue Dome

This exhibition presents new work by Iranian born, Tāmaki Makaurau based artist Selina Ershadi.

15 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Encore! Artboards

Enjoy photographs highlighting the diversity of the Tāmaki music scene. 

15 Apr 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Encore!

The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a...