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Environment 29 Apr 2021

Stowaway mouse snared by biosecurity dog

A mouse, hoping to spend a relaxing weekend on an island in the Hauraki Gulf, had its plans derailed when it was spotted emerging from a passenger’s bag and scurrying off into the confines of a pest-free warranted vessel.

29 Apr 2021

Halfway point brings change of Deputy Chair for Waitematā Local Board

The end of April 2021 brings a change of Deputy Chair to Waitematā Local Board.

City Centre Waterfront 19 Apr 2021

Queen Street to get a makeover as COVID-19 works replaced

Wide boardwalks, seating and native plants in planter boxes will soon replace the plastic sticks and temporary footpaths on Queen Street between Customs Street and Shortland Street.

Cycling 14 Apr 2021

Construction of trial cycleway on the Viaduct to begin this week

Auckland Transport and Panuku Development Auckland are working together to deliver Project WAVE - a trial cycleway through the Viaduct area of downtown Auckland, connecting the Nelson Street and Quay Street cycleways.

Plans / Projects 13 Apr 2021

Regeneration works underway at Western Springs

Work on the regeneration of native forest in Western Springs Lakeside Te Waiōrea is now underway, starting with the removal of 198 exotic pine trees that are unstable and posing a safety risk to the public.

City Rail Link 6 Apr 2021

Astonishing engineering and meticulous restoration sees CPO reopen

After four years of City Rail Link-related closure, Auckland’s historic Chief Post Office reopens today - returned to the city, ready to resume its role as the ‘front door’ to the Britomart Transport Centre.

City Centre Waterfront 30 Mar 2021

Independent review finds need for significant improvements to health and safety at Ports of Auckland

There is need for significant improvements to health and safety at Ports of Auckland.

Have your say 16 Mar 2021

Local board urges Aotea residents to speak up on food and water security

Have your say on Auckland Council's 10-year Budget (Recovery Budget) by 12-noon Monday 22 March 2021.

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02 Sep 2026

Deep dive: Lecture by Atarangi Anderson

In this lecture, Anderson will discuss the methods, materials and relationships that underpin her...

02 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026

In Mud We Trust workshop

Create your own cups, mugs, bowls and vases or materialize a clay project you have in mind.

22 Aug 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

Octopoda

Step up to one of eight giant drums and bring Octopoda to life.

19 Aug 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Origami Club

A relaxed, creative space to meet new people and get your hands folding.

15 Aug 2026 - 14 Feb 2028

Our Ocean of Islands

A landmark exhibition bringing together Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices.

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Sep 2026

Life Drawing 101

You will develop drawings that convey a sense of flow and life, as well as the weight of 3D form.

18 Jul 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Exhibition - CRIT: Art learning since 1987

This exhibition explores how artists, educators and communities have learned inside, beside, outs...

01 Jul 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Whai

Experience a striking, immersive lighting display that transforms the structure after dark!