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Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

Film 21 Oct 2015

Bringing our heritage to life

Check out this amazing History Alive series to see how much Auckland has changed over the past 100 years!

Events

16 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Orin Performs Performative Stand-Up Comedy

Taking on comedians like Jimmy Carr, Chris Bishop and Elon Musk, he dismantles figures who chase...

17 Sep 2026

Book launch: On the Rocks by Paul Campbell

Come along to the launch of 'On the Rocks', a remarkable true story of adventure, resilience and...

17 Sep 2026

Maramataka workshop

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and learn about the maramataka (Māori Lunar Calendar).

17 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Snow Skin Mooncake Making

Celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival by making and tasting snow moon cake.

17 Sep 2026

Raranga Māori Weaving

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori by learning the basics of mahi raranga (Māori flax weaving).

17 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

First Light: Australasia's largest public art lightwall returns

Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront.

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

18 Sep 2026

Discover Bushglen Reserve at night

Join Auckland Council Park Rangers and Restore Hibiscus and Bays for a guided evening adventure t...