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Cycling 14 Apr 2021

Construction of trial cycleway on the Viaduct to begin this week

Auckland Transport and Panuku Development Auckland are working together to deliver Project WAVE - a trial cycleway through the Viaduct area of downtown Auckland, connecting the Nelson Street and Quay Street cycleways.

Plans / Projects 13 Apr 2021

Regeneration works underway at Western Springs

Work on the regeneration of native forest in Western Springs Lakeside Te Waiōrea is now underway, starting with the removal of 198 exotic pine trees that are unstable and posing a safety risk to the public.

Transport 12 Apr 2021

New residential parking zone confirmed for Takapuna

Takapuna will soon have a new residential parking zone - providing greater parking availability and flexibility for residents and visitors.

Plans / Projects 8 Apr 2021

Warkworth wharf restoration starts mid-April

Work will start soon to restore a much-loved wharf on Warkworth’s Mahurangi River.

8 Apr 2021

More feedback needed on low traffic area trial

Stage one of the Arthur Grey Low Traffic Area trial in Onehunga will continue over the next two weeks so that Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board can receive more information and consider community feedback before deciding on next steps for the project.

City Rail Link 6 Apr 2021

Astonishing engineering and meticulous restoration sees CPO reopen

After four years of City Rail Link-related closure, Auckland’s historic Chief Post Office reopens today - returned to the city, ready to resume its role as the ‘front door’ to the Britomart Transport Centre.

Sports / Leisure 6 Apr 2021

Track opens in time for Easter weekend

The 3.4-kilometre Cutty Grass Track is the latest to re-open in Auckland Council’s Waitākere Ranges following upgrading as part of the kauri dieback track upgrade programme.

Libraries 1 Apr 2021

Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini – a new place to call home

A new community hub in the heart of Takanini is now open and provides a home away from home for the growing and diverse community.

Events

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

31 Oct 2026

Adventure Bike Playground: Obstacle Course Edition

Get the bikes out and bring the family to the park for a fun bicycle obstacle course.

31 Oct 2026

Diwali mixed-media collage making workshop

Celebrate Diwali with a colourful mixed-media collage workshop.

31 Oct 2026

Diwali ready-to-use rangoli workshop

Learn to create ready-to-use rangoli. All materials supplied.

31 Oct 2026

Freak Out: Karangahape Road gets its Halloween on

Auckland’s legendary Halloween street party returns! 

31 Oct 2026

Gently Loved Markets Just Kids!

Browse a range of stalls selling preloved baby to kids' clothes, toys, accessories, nursery items...

31 Oct 2026

Halloween at Parnell Library

It will be a BOO-tiful day here at Parnell Library!

31 Oct 2026

Halloween evening

Come along to Glenfield Library for a family evening filled with fun, non-scary activities!