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City Centre Waterfront 3 Jul 2020

Access for Everyone pilot to begin on Queen Street

The highly anticipated ‘Access for Everyone’ pilot for the Waihorotiu/Queen Street Valley will begin next month, signalling the start of pedestrian priority for the heart of Auckland.

Sports / Leisure 2 Jul 2020

Opāheke Sports Park progress agreed

New sports facilities will continue to grow after Papakura Local Board voted to proceed to Stage 2 of the Opāheke Sports Park Clubrooms Project.

2 Jul 2020

Heritage toilet block set to shine again

A 1920s basalt toilet block in Selwyn Reserve in Mission Bay is set for a refresh in July this year.

Transport 2 Jul 2020

New Kingsland-Mt Eden-Newmarket bus route launches on Sunday

Auckland Transport’s latest addition to the frequent bus network, the 64, launches this Sunday, 5 July.

Community 2 Jul 2020

Papakura community groups supported by grants

Papakura Local Board has made grants of more than $22,000 to local groups in its Small Grants round.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Jul 2020

A living connection between land and sea

The transformation of Downtown Auckland is being accompanied by an equally radical shift in how the marine environment in the Ferry Basin can be revitalised.

Arts 1 Jul 2020

Milford Reserve’s new work of light

Visitors to Milford Reserve now see a soft violet hue wash over Beacon and shafts of light beam into the sky from dusk until 10pm.

Arts 1 Jul 2020

Boy Walking brings new light to Dominion Road

Lights are now switched on for night-time viewing and to bring new light to Dominion Road and Potters Park.

Events

17 Apr 2026

Worm Farm Workshop

Join our hands-on workshop to create your very own worm farm!

17 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Vector Lights for Poppy Day 2026

Vector Lights shines red in support of Poppy Day, Auckland Returned Services Association’s annual...

20 Mar 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Death Cafe - Onehunga

A monthly group-led discussion about death with no agenda.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brain Charge for Seniors

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

18 Apr 2026

Blood by the Bombays

Join five cool Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon. 

18 Apr 2026

Build Your Own Terrarium - A Playdate for Plant Lovers

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

18 Apr 2026

Encore! Opening Act

Join us for Opening Act, a day celebrating our newest Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Exhibit...

18 Apr 2026

Hands-on Herbal Balm Workshop

Learn to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.