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Development 31 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Development 27 Mar 2023

Construction process for Te Hā Noa set to begin on 11 April

Te Hā Noa, a renewed Victoria Street, is the next big project in Auckland Council’s Midtown Regeneration programme.

City Centre Waterfront 23 Mar 2023

K-Pop global energy takes over High Street district with KCAKL

When KCAKL takes over the High Street district from 24–31 March the passions and talents of our Korean Aucklanders and superstars from Korea will burst into life.

Community 16 Mar 2023

Aotea community's feedback needed

Aotea / Great Barrier residents from the southwest of the island are being urged to attend a community barbecue in the park to discuss Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget and plans to address a $295 million budget gap, including cuts to oper...

9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Elections 24 Feb 2023

Local board welcomes new member following by-election

Results from the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election confirm Laura Caine as the newest member elected to the board.

Elections 22 Dec 2022

Candidates confirmed for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election

Nominations for Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election have now closed. Four eligible candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board.

Sports / Leisure 20 Dec 2022

Surf school scores new boards

Young surfers who partake in Aotea Boardriders Club’s lessons have ended the year on a high, with brand new surfboards to learn on thanks to a local board grant.

Events

06 Jun 2026

Indie Game Showcase

Free event featuring 20+ playable games from local game makers and developers.

07 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Casual Drop-In Art Group

The Casual Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friendly envir...

07 Feb 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Chinese Shared Reading

Join us for shared reading and meaningful conversations in Chinese.

07 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Treasure Maps

Stamp your very own treasure map using our custom map stamps, then draw in rivers, roads and myst...

08 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2026

Woodcut Prints

The course will cover several approaches to woodcut printing, including layering blocks and combi...

10 Mar 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading at Little Leys

Join our librarians for a relaxed shared reading session.

11 Jun 2026

Author Talk: Belinda Woolrych

Join Belinda Woolrych, downsizing expert and author, as she shares independent advice.

11 Jun 2026

Chopin & Tchaikovsky

The stunning Russian-Armenian pianist Eva Gevorgyan makes her NZ debut with the delicate, melanch...