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Community 16 Jan 2019

Waiheke Island's Mātiatia Plan underway

Increased carparking and improved transport facilities could be on the cards for an iconic section of Waiheke Island.

Pest Free 16 Jan 2019

Rat hunt underway on Rākino Island

Auckland Council is working with the Department of Conservation to search for a rodent sighted on Rākino Island.

Beaches 11 Jan 2019

How to relax and recharge in Auckland this summer

Here are four ways to get a bit of peace and quiet this summer in Auckland.

Community 10 Jan 2019

Stoat hunt underway on Great Barrier Island

Is public enemy number one on the run on Great Barrier Island?

Environment 23 Dec 2018

Do your bit for a pest free Hauraki Gulf

Many of our islands are pest free and home to protected native species. Help us keep it that way.

Community 21 Dec 2018

Waitematā community supported to thrive

Waitematā Local Board extends a helping hand to community groups.

Development 12 Dec 2018

Transforming downtown Auckland

In just three years Auckland’s waterfront will look dramatically different.

Plans / Projects 12 Dec 2018

Aotea Centre to close for refurbishment

The Aotea Centre will close for refurbishment in October.

Events

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

23 May 2026

Auckland Voices: Tracing the history of the New Zealand accent

A talk investigating where the New Zealand accent came from and why it sounds the way it does today.

23 May 2026

SS Puke

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