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Midtown 16 Sep 2022

‘It will feel like a new city’ - how midtown will transform the city centre

Aucklanders, prepare yourselves: When the regeneration of midtown in the city centre is complete, there’s a good chance you’ll hardly recognise this part of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Food / Drink 15 Sep 2022

Strengthening community kai resilience on Aotea

An increase in the amount of food grown locally on Aotea / Great Barrier is happening slowly but surely.

Heritage 15 Sep 2022

Preserving heritage for the future

A programme of work to strengthen the Studio One Toi Tū buildings is set to get underway in October.

Zero Waste 30 Aug 2022

Free workshops to upcycle, mend and create

Participate in a series of exciting free workshops promoting a culture of repair.

Conservation 19 Aug 2022

Results of Aotea’s first kororā survey reveals a thriving penguin population

A total of 105 penguin burrows were found during a survey of kororā / little penguin in June.

Heritage 19 Aug 2022

Auckland’s first ever women’s public toilets are open again

The heritage toilets at Symonds Street are open to the public again after having new life breathed into them thanks to a $910,000 upgrade.

Planting 15 Aug 2022

New trees for Oneroa

New trees have provided a welcome addition to the Oneroa landscape.

Environment 15 Aug 2022

Supporting the community for better environmental outcomes

New additions to the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s work programme help protect the environment.

Events

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

23 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

The Pearl Fishers

From the composer of Carmen, Bizet’s early masterpiece The Pearl Fishers returns to New Zealand s...

26 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Bookchat at Little Leys

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read!

25 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Big Low Dream

A new contemporary dance work about what we reach for, together, in the dark.

26 Sep 2026

Ara Lodge 348 I.C. Heritage Walk

Join us for a fascinating walking tour through the heart of Auckland's heritage precinct.

26 Sep 2026

Before the Michelin Guide: Eating out in Auckland

This lively talk traces the surprising history of eating out in Tāmaki Makaurau.

26 Sep 2026

Open Forum: A school beside the school?

Join gallerist and educator Emil Scheffmann and Kaiwhakaere Deputy Director Bridget Riggir-Cuddy...

26 Sep 2026

Screen printing workshop

Learn a fun and cost-effective way to create stencils for screen printing in this hands-on workshop.