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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

11 Oct 2026

Britten War Requiem

Enjoy one of the twentieth century’s most ambitious choral masterpieces.

11 Oct 2026

Commemoration of the Battle of Passchendaele

Join the Passchendaele Society to commemorate the 109th anniversary of the fateful Battle of Pass...

11 Oct 2026

From Earthy Cradle to Chip Pottle

Join author and historian Matt Elliott as he serves up this 'punnet of history' on the North Shor...

11 Oct 2026

Great Kiwi Brands

Phil Sai-Louie presents a thought-provoking talk diving into some of the brands which contribute...

11 Oct 2026

Live Day - Patogomania! The Victorian ice cream craze

Come along for a delicious glimpse into the tastes and experiences of the past!

11 Oct 2026

The valley that fed a city

You are invited to walk the new Clevedon Village Heritage Trail, a self-guided walk connecting 19...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Takapuna

Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

12 Oct 2026

My wellbeing kete

A creative activity to reflect and boost your mental wellbeing.