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Environment 18 Dec 2017

Is your bottom dirty? Pest-carrying hulls threaten New Zealand’s only national marine park

Boaties are being asked to clean their hulls to slow down the spread of fanworm and protect Great Barrier’s Island’s underwater world from other marine pests.

Beaches 15 Dec 2017

Jellyfish spotted at Hibiscus Coast beaches

Blue bottle jellyfish have been spotted at some Hibiscus Coast beaches.

Transport 14 Dec 2017

Rosedale Busway Station plans unveiled

Auckland Transport expects the station to cater for around 4000 passengers a day, provide greater accessibility to and from residential and employment catchments in the North Shore and improve public transport service reliability.

Transport 13 Dec 2017

First concrete poured for CRL tunnel box

The first concrete has been poured for the CRL tunnel box in Albert Street.

Technology / Innovation 12 Dec 2017

Take a virtual accessibility tour of the town hall

Accessibility Virtual Tour helps audiences with accessibility needs.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Dec 2017

Explore: The Puhinui Stream Forest Trail

Enjoy a tranquil escape only 25 minutes' drive from the central city.

Beaches 5 Dec 2017

Free permits for driving on beaches

Aucklanders are fortunate to have two stunning beaches – Karioitahi and Muriwai – where you’re allowed to drive, provided you have a permit.

Events

18 Oct 2026

Summer lawn bowls - Give it a go

Play summer bowls, come on, you know you've always wanted to!

18 Oct 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

A day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages!

18 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2026

Full Fat Legend

Comedy Legend Greg Davies is coming to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time with his...

17 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Future Flowering

Alongside a free floral exhibition, enjoy workshops to get hands-on, slow down and experience flo...

17 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

The Room Would Split Open

Tempo Dance Festival presents The Room Would Split Open (Body Island).

17 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Weekend cartooning programme

Our biggest, most creative weekend camp yet!

16 Oct 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Page to Future

We invite people of all ages to stop by and share in the joy of reading, conversation and connect...

09 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Tōrua

An immersive contemporary dance journey that transforms the city into a living stage.