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Cycling 12 Sep 2018

Quay Street Cycleway Extension opens

The extension is now open for people on bikes to ride safely into the city centre from east Auckland.

Waste 11 Sep 2018

Roadside recycling coming soon to Great Barrier Island

Do the right thing – recycle to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.

Transport 11 Sep 2018

Lease changes to add parking in Matiatia

More carparks will be made available as Waiheke Local Board capitalises on expiring commercial leases.

Transport 10 Sep 2018

CCTV cover for city bus lanes

More bus lanes in central Auckland are being monitored 24 hours a day.

10 Sep 2018

Memorial a reminder of women’s solidarity

The Women’s Suffrage Memorial is a powerful symbol of the struggle for equality that unites women.

Cycling 7 Sep 2018

Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway goes on road

The next stage of the Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway is now in construction.

Community 7 Sep 2018

Students create virtual forest to highlight kauri plight

Students use technology to educate urban dwellers on the plight of kauri.

Community 5 Sep 2018

Albert-Eden’s changing face brings opportunities

The Inclusion and Diversity Project report identifies less visible communities and gives recommendations to support them.

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13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Central City

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13 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

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30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

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23 Jan 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

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16 Jan 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

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16 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

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21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

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07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

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