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Waste 29 Jan 2021

Waiheke, it’s time to book your inorganic collection

Bookings are now open on Waiheke Island for Auckland Council’s inorganic service. Collections will take place from November 2019 to May 2020.

Whanau friendly 22 Jan 2021

Busker festival brings jaw-dropping acts to our newest city spaces

An unmissable line-up of eight local street performers who have entertained across the globe, from Edinburgh to the Middle East, will hit our newest spaces along the waterfront and Viaduct Basin over Anniversary Weekend.

Sports / Leisure 14 Jan 2021

What you need to know to get in on the PRADA Cup action this weekend 

The PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series starts 15 January, a five-week-long racing spectacle to determine who will take on Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup Match in March.

Arts 21 Dec 2020

Artist in Residence re-imagines Aotea Great Barrier Island

Depicting places and people in new and innovative ways are at the heart of what 2020’s Artist in Residence Chris McDowall seeks to accomplish.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2020

Te Komititanga opens for Aucklanders

Tāmaki Makaurau today (18 December) celebrated the opening of Te Komititanga - a striking new people-friendly square – in the heart of the city’s downtown.

Sports / Leisure 17 Dec 2020

Plan ahead for smooth sailing to the Cup and Black Caps match

If you’re coming to the PRADA America’s Cup World Series Auckland and PRADA Christmas Race yachting this week, plan ahead as there will be road closures and some public transport changes.

Development 15 Dec 2020

Emily Place set to become a safer and more people-friendly street

One of the city centre’s most historic streets is set for revitalisation through the Innovating Streets Programme.

Hauraki Gulf 9 Dec 2020

Te Kura O Ōkiwi to take action on Aotea’s Asian paddle crab threat

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board is supporting Te Kura O Ōkiwi and Mana Whenua to take action to protect Aotea’s waters.

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Chinese Shared Reading

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18 Oct 2026

Dream Futures: Screendance Now

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18 Oct 2026

Honouring a Dance Creative

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