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City Centre Waterfront 27 Jun 2023

Matariki ki te Manawa 2023 – city centre highlights

From 11 to 22 July, Matariki Festival will fill Tāmaki Makaurau with learning experiences, lighting splendour, storytelling, kōrero, music, art and much more.

Community 23 Jun 2023

Dedicated volunteers equipped to help our local youth in Waitematā

Youthline has three centres in Tāmaki Makaurau, one in the heart of the Waitematā Local Board area.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Community 31 May 2023

Waiheke board grants make it happen on the motu

Over $60,000 of funding has been delivered to 18 Waiheke community groups in Waiheke Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Community 30 May 2023

The best of Ecofest 2023 on Waiheke

Waiheke locals were treated to over 80 interactive events promoting sustainable living including fashion shows, upcycling workshops and sustainability tours as part of Ecofest 2023.

Theatre / Performance 19 May 2023

Giving local Asian communities a voice through theatre

Proudly Asian Theatre is giving fresh talent in our creative community a platform to share their scripts

Heritage 18 May 2023

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Community 18 May 2023

Aotea Early Learning Centre creates job opportunities for locals

Aotea Early Learning Centre has opened its doors to pre-schoolers and prospective employees.

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.