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Environment 21 Aug 2017

WATCH: Incredible time-lapse of Great Barrier's night sky

Auckland's Great Barrier Island has recently been awarded Dark Sky Sanctuary Status by the International Dark-Sky Association.

Environment 21 Aug 2017

Great Barrier celebrates dark sky sanctuary

Hundreds of people turned out from the Great Barrier Island community to celebrate the island’s new international Dark Sky Sanctuary status on Saturday 19 August.

Environment 18 Aug 2017

Sumatran jungle coming to Auckland Zoo

The sights, sounds and smells of a tropical Sumatran rainforest will thrill visitors at a new precinct being built at Auckland Zoo.

16 Aug 2017

A map of public access routes in Auckland central

Did you know there are more than 60 public access routes through private buildings in central Auckland?

Transport 15 Aug 2017

Electronic ticket gates to help reduce fare evasion

Electronic ticket gates have been installed at Ōtāhuhu Station and began operating on 15 August.

Transport 11 Aug 2017

Preferred route announced for major cycleway project

Auckland Transport and the NZ Transport Agency have announced a preferred route for the fourth and final section of the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Shared Path.

Environment 10 Aug 2017

Shot in the arm for Hōteo River project

Green grant to help improve water quality

Plans / Projects 8 Aug 2017

Watch CRL progress up close

You can watch progress at new viewing windows at the Wyndham Street pedestrian crossing.

Events

10 Oct 2026

Making Life Easier: Home Appliances

Join historian Phil Sai-Louie to discover the changes domestic electricity brought to lives of Au...

10 Oct 2026

Meet Origen: From hands to cups coffee tasting

An introduction to Colombian coffee culture, celebrating heritage, craft and community while conn...

10 Oct 2026

Natural perspective

Join environmental artist Mandy Patmore for an exciting 2-day print making weekend workshop inspi...

10 Oct 2026

Nourishing traditions: Rongoā Māori introduction

This introductory heritage session explores traditional Māori healing practices, the use of nativ...

10 Oct 2026

Parnell Streams and Gullies Heritage Walk

An enriching look into the early connection between the natural landscape and the development of...

10 Oct 2026

Preserving the past masterclass

A meaningful way to celebrate knowledge and traditions passed down through generations.

10 Oct 2026

Roots of my land

Learn the craft of making arepas, an Indigenous food of the Americas.

10 Oct 2026

The Auckland Original Sugar Workers Walk

Step back in time on the Original Sugar Worker’s Walk, a 35 to 40-minute heritage trail in Birken...