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Heritage 20 Nov 2019

Uncharted train tracks uncovered on Quay Street

During excavations as part of the Quay Street enhancement, train tracks dating back to the early 1900s have been uncovered.

Waste 20 Nov 2019

Viaduct compost hub launch unlocks climate change potential

The Viaduct Local Living Compost Hub will help local businesses work towards becoming zero-waste.

Transport 15 Nov 2019

Te Henga car park set for repair

A project to improve the car park at one of Auckland's most iconic beaches will take place before Christmas.

Plans / Projects 14 Nov 2019

Northcote Point Wharf update

Further options are being considered for Northcote Point Wharf following the identification that the wharf structure requires additional repair and renewal work than was originally planned.

City Centre Waterfront 14 Nov 2019

Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place win NZ Architecture Award

The project to upgrade Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place has won the Planning and Urban Design category in the 2019 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

Environment 13 Nov 2019

NZICC fire air quality results finalised

Analysis of air quality results collected during the period of the NZ International Convention Centre fire last month have now been finalised.

Waste 13 Nov 2019

Collaborative composting pilot a first for the city centre

Auckland Council is proud to support a composting pilot project, the first in the city centre and waterfront areas.

Transport 13 Nov 2019

AT trials summer plan to reduce congestion at Matiatia

Auckland Transport and Waiheke Local Board will trial a new way to manage traffic at Matiaitia and to help reduce congestion and improve safety around the ferry terminal.

Events

19 Jul 2026

Make wooden planter box

Learn basic woodworking skills and techniques while building your own planter to take home.

19 Jul 2026

Making the most of peels, pulp and stems

Food waste reduction workshop, making the most of peels, pulps and stems.

19 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Laing Stream

Be part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa!

19 Jul 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

19 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Term 3 Art Programme

Discover your creativity this Term 3 at Mairangi Arts Centre!

05 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki Mauri Tau - Guided Meditation

An immersive Matariki meditation experience bringing together mindfulness, hauora and kaupapa Māo...

05 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Sculptural lamp / vase building workshop

This hands-on workshop invites you to create a sculptural object in clay, designed as a vase or s...

05 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Matariki memory stones

Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.