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Community 31 May 2021

Aotea community groups awarded more than $200,000 by local board

Community organisations on Aotea / Great Barrier Island have been supported with more than $200,000 in grant funding by Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Heritage 31 May 2021

Auckland Museum transformation wins NZ Institute of Architects awards

The redevelopment of Auckland Museum’s South Atrium, Te Ao Mārama, has been recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Architects at their annual Auckland Architecture Awards.

Development 21 May 2021

Wynyard Quarter innovation precinct developments reach completion milestone

After over a decade of master-planning and two years of construction, today Wynyard Quarter’s innovation precinct reached another significant milestone with the blessing of 10 Madden, N. Cole Building and Freda Barnes Plaza.

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.

Events

21 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2026

Marbled clay on the wheel

Create mesmerising marbled ceramic vases and cups.

22 Nov 2026

Carols, canapés and candlelight

Join Luminata Voices as we welcome the festive season with an afternoon of beautiful choral music...

26 Nov 2026

Mahler 1

Mahler’s astonishing First Symphony begins with the primeval sound of the world awakening: it tel...

28 Nov 2026

Cross Street Music Festival 2026

Bringing together some of Aotearoa’s most exciting independent, underground and emerging music fo...

28 Nov 2026

Water safety

Join us at Parnell Library for this awesome water safety workshop hosted by The Swim Safe Project.

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

03 Dec 2026

Lecture: Monuments

Hear international curator and our third Creative New Zealand Te Manu Ka Tau international guest...

04 Dec 2026

Christmas Maker's Market

Our annual Christmas Makers' Market is a chance to support local makers and artists. This boutiqu...