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Transport 3 Feb 2021

Rainbow crossing comes to Auckland

Auckland’s first ‘Rainbow Crossing’ is coming to Karangahape Road and is planned to be installed in front of St Kevin’s Arcade in time to mark the end of Auckland Pride Month.

Heritage 2 Feb 2021

New floor for Mt. Albert War Memorial Hall

The Mt. Albert War Memorial Hall, opened in July 1961, is showing its age and is in need of maintenance work.

Waste 29 Jan 2021

Waiheke, it’s time to book your inorganic collection

Bookings are now open on Waiheke Island for Auckland Council’s inorganic service. Collections will take place from November 2019 to May 2020.

Community 29 Jan 2021

Local heroes wanted in Albert-Eden

Nominations are now open for the Albert-Eden Local Heroes Award 2021.

Community 27 Jan 2021

Ōrākei Local Board launches noise complaint campaign

Local families and business are being called on to help reduce nuisance noise in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Whanau friendly 22 Jan 2021

Busker festival brings jaw-dropping acts to our newest city spaces

An unmissable line-up of eight local street performers who have entertained across the globe, from Edinburgh to the Middle East, will hit our newest spaces along the waterfront and Viaduct Basin over Anniversary Weekend.

Development 22 Jan 2021

Toka Puia - more than a new car park building

With the recent opening of Toka Puia car park in Takapuna, shoppers, residents and businesses have embraced the new facility with enthusiasm over the holiday period.

Plans / Projects 20 Jan 2021

Rodney footpath projects get the green light

Rodney Local Board is expanding the footpath network between towns and villages to improve safety and make it easier for people to get around.

Events

27 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Whiria te Tāngata

Join us over the Matariki period for this exhibition, workshops and other activities centred on t...

27 Jun 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Freemans Bay Markets

Come along to browse handmade and preloved items.

23 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Death Cafe

An international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death.

23 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Mandarin guided tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now.

28 Mar 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Manukau

Whether you're a lifelong bookworm or rediscovering reading, join us for a friendly chat over a c...

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

28 Jun 2026

The Auckland Opera Studio 2026 Opera Gala

An operatic journey rich in emotion and romantic tragedy.

29 Jun 2026

Driving refresher for seniors

Join local AA driving instructor and defensive driving teacher, Anette Giles, for a friendly and...