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City Centre Waterfront 30 Sep 2019

Quay Street seawall strengthened as part of downtown transformation

The historic seawall along Quay Street is being seismically strengthened as part of Auckland's downtown transformation.

Transport 23 Sep 2019

Waiheke Governance Pilot gets the tick

The formal mid-point evaluation running alongside the three-year Waiheke Governance Pilot has been publicly released this week.

Environment 17 Sep 2019

Auckland Council to launch Request For Proposals for solar, energy storage and EV chargers

Last month, Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee voted to expand Auckland Council’s Retrofit your Home programme to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency interventions.

City Centre Waterfront 6 Sep 2019

Emirates Team New Zealand launch their first AC75

Emirates Team New Zealand christened their first AC75 at their team base in the heart of the America’s Cup village in Auckland today.

Rates 2 Sep 2019

Waitematā environment enhanced and protected by targeted rates

Targeted rates are helping to protect the environment in Waitematā.

Arts 2 Sep 2019

Karangahape Road bins go from dull to dazzling

A community-based arts initiative on Karangahape Road is turning rubbish bins and street furniture into soulful works of art.

Educational 30 Aug 2019

Popular clothes swap saves money and the environment

Keeping in line with New Zealand Fashion Week’s sustainability focus, Auckland’s Central City Library is gearing up for its third installation of Swap it Like it’s Hot.

Educational 27 Aug 2019

Step back in time at sewing workshops

A series of free workshops at Auckland Central City Library is giving people the opportunity to create items using vintage hand-cranked sewing machines.

Events

18 Jul 2026

Tāmaki Untold: Matariki, Identity and Creative Practice

Join us for a special Tāmaki Untold Matariki kōrero bringing together two Māori creatives, Deane-...

18 Jul 2026

Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu

Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu closes Matariki Festival with a thrilling music line-up honouring the p...

18 Jul 2026

Weaving Workshop

Join Te Whaea Witika for a weaving workshop that brings the tradition of raranga to life.

23 May 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Manahua - A Weavers’ Collective

Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice.

18 Apr 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Repair Café – Central City Library

Volunteer repairers are available to help fix clothing, electric household items and electronics.

18 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

FAM: Food. Art. Market

Expect a colourful mix of stalls, delicious bites and plenty of reasons to wander the road.

07 Feb 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Chinese Shared Reading

Join us for shared reading and meaningful conversations in Chinese.

19 Jul 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.