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City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun. 

Community 3 Dec 2025

Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal

Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Dec 2025

Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons

Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.

Akl Paths 1 Dec 2025

Grey Lynn to Western Springs pathway reopens after major repairs

A popular short cut is back in action in Grey Lynn

Community 28 Nov 2025

Skating and Community at Tawaipareira Reserve

From beginners to seasoned skaters, Tawaipareira Reserve on Waiheke has become more than just a skate park.

Hauraki Gulf 20 Nov 2025

Auckland Council 15th anniversary – Hauraki Gulf Islands

To celebrate Auckland Council's 15th anniversary, we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements from the past 15 years.

Parks / Outdoors 17 Nov 2025

Community takes to pickleball

When Medlands halfcourt was refreshed to include pickleball markings, the Aotea community jumped at the opportunity to play a new sport.

Community 5 Nov 2025

15 Years on Auckland Council’s central boards reflect on achievements

Auckland Council is 15 years old this month and to celebrate we’ve put together a selection of key local achievements, projects and upgrades that have grown and benefited communities across the region. 

Events

31 Oct 2026

The 11th NZ Taiwan Film Festival × Saturday Cultural Market

Enjoy a film, explore the cultural market and discover Taiwanese culture.

31 Oct 2026

The animal world in an enchanted forest

Children will discover how Indian classical dance brings animals and characters to life.  

31 Oct 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Botanical printing: Fabric has memory

Come along to this fun workshop at Studio One Toi Tū.

31 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Breeze Sailing

An exciting, energetic on-water experience where you are encouraged to actively get involved in s...

27 Jun 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Freemans Bay Markets

Come along to browse handmade and preloved items.

01 Nov 2026

Sounds of India

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Indian classical music through an uplifting one-hour c...

02 Nov 2026

Star Canoes, Voyaging Worlds

Join us for a special kōrero celebrating the enduring knowledge, practices and stories of Pacific...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Sep 2027

Reading revolution: Shared reading

Connect and share experiences using stories and poems.