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Development 22 Feb 2021

Stunning coastal shelf nears completion, opening downtown to the sea

Seemingly floating above the Downtown Ferry Basin, Te Wānanga, the new downtown public space is an impressive feat of engineering.

Plans / Projects 19 Feb 2021

Wintergarden complex to be made safer

Seismic strengthening at Auckland Council’s Domain Wintergarden complex will improve the buildings’ safety but will affect what’s available for viewing.

Community 18 Feb 2021

Family services boost for Te Atatu

Services for new parents through to young adults in West Auckland have been boosted following decisions by Henderson-Massey Local Board to award leases to three organisations in Te Atatu Peninsula and Te Atatu South.

Development 16 Feb 2021

Quay Street’s waterfront secured for the next 100 years

The Downtown Programme has reached its most important milestone to date; finishing the seismic strengthening of Quay Street’s historic seawall.

10 Feb 2021

Book your free tickets for Auckland Lantern Festival

Auckland Lantern Festival remains free but will be ticketed this year for the first time to allow crowd management and contact tracing.

Environment 9 Feb 2021

Climate hui on Waiheke will help shape local action plan

A project is in the works that will provide a road map for Waiheke to become a low carbon community.

Environment 5 Feb 2021

Auckland’s water supply receives six-million-litre-a-day boost

A new water treatment plant in Papakura will help boost Auckland’s water supply by six million litres a day when it goes live today, Friday 5 February.

Transport 4 Feb 2021

Auckland Dockline Tram returns to Auckland waterfront

The iconic Auckland Dockline Tram will be back on track performing its well versed 1.5km loop of Wynyard Quarter from this Sunday 7 February, 2021.

Events

04 Oct 2026

Masala meets the Islands - Curry tales from Fiji

This interactive session celebrates the connections between Fiji and Aotearoa New Zealand, recogn...

04 Oct 2026

Painted heirlooms: Painting workshop

Painted Heirlooms is an exhibition and hands-on workshop by Auckland artist Amreen Manjiyani.

04 Oct 2026

Pasifika Heritage Walk of Ponsonby

Join Auckland’s popular Samoan duo, Mua Pua and Sofi Pua, for a guided walk through Studio One To...

04 Oct 2026

St Mark's Church, Remuera, Through the Years

Discover St Mark’s rich history, from its 1847 beginnings to the stories held within its historic...

04 Oct 2026

Tē Kete Kai o Kaipara

At this event, you'll learn about early fishing, cultivation and tikanga practices.

04 Oct 2026

The Village Farmers Market

Come along to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful heritage setting.

04 Oct 2026

Winnie The Pooh 100 Year Celebration

Bring your teddy bear for a picnic of honey sandwiches, then learn from the Bee Lady how honey is...

04 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Auckland Historic Places Heritage Garden and Building Tour

Step behind the gates of Auckland’s hidden heritage gardens.