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City Centre Waterfront 4 Mar 2025

Strand Arcade opens an elegant new food and beverage chapter

Heritage architects describe Strand Arcade as one of the grandest surviving shopping arcades in New Zealand.

Development 28 Feb 2025

A night at the theatre, from one century to another

When the much-adored St James Theatre opens again, it will open to a city centre re-designed and responsive to changing times, a century after the theatre’s 1927 opening.

Pride Festival 21 Feb 2025

Multi-sensory artwork Waimahara brings Auckland Pride Festival to a reflective close 

On Saturday 1 March the 2025 Auckland Pride Festival will conclude, completing the city’s month-long celebrations in a thoughtful, restful and reflective way.

Hauraki Gulf 3 Feb 2025

Designated dog area decisions

Aotea residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Educational 17 Jan 2025

Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands

Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.

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.

Grey Lynn Library 17 Dec 2024

Happy Birthday to Grey Lynn Library

Grey Lynn Library celebrated its 100th birthday this month.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Storytime at the Central Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special gu...

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Behind the Wheel

Take time out of your week to give pottery a spin, learn a new craft, and create something with y...

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Join Tāmariki Pottery and explore the joy of working with clay!

29 Apr 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau Preview

Expect a tight run time, a buzzing room, and a line-up that makes the Festival feel very real, ve...

29 Apr 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

In mud we trust

Whether you’re aiming to become a Mud Master or simply looking to relax after a long day, this si...

29 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Intuitive collage on wood

Create a collage portrait on a wooden board; this can be a self-portrait, a portrait of someone y...

01 May 2026

Best Foods Comedy Gala

Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.