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Plans / Projects 11 Feb 2019

New marine facility confirmed for Wynyard Quarter

The new facility will feature a marine haul-out and refit facility, commercial buildings and a residential tower.

Environment 4 Feb 2019

Recognition for Waiheke Island’s zero-waste ideas

Innovative waste solutions get funding.

Environment 1 Feb 2019

The untold stories of kauri dieback

A new photography exhibition examines kauri dieback through the stories of people fighting to save our trees.

Community 1 Feb 2019

Get together for Round the Bays

Round the Bays is just round the corner, so it’s time to sign up and kick that training into gear.

Community 23 Jan 2019

Improvements to Kelmarna Gardens will welcome visitors

Visitors to Kelmarna Gardens will benefit from new improvements thanks to Waitematā Local Board.

Transport 22 Jan 2019

Waterfront trams to ride again

The historic Wynyard Quarter tramline will have its original 1.5km route reinstated until 2021.

Environment 18 Jan 2019

Success for Waiheke Island's newest baby dotterel

A dotterel chick which has been at the centre of local attention has taken flight.

Community 17 Jan 2019

Auckland Council strides with Pride

Auckland has come a long way in celebrating the rainbow community, and Auckland Council is proud to be leading the way.

Events

13 Sep 2026

Te wiki o te reo Māori: Te Tūhononga ki Rāwhiti Kapa Haka

Learn waiata or try a little kapa haka in an hour-long open session.

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

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

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.

18 Sep 2026

Tātai Hono: Whakapapa Research Open Day

Nau mai, haere mai. Come and research your whakapapa in a supportive kaupapa Māori environment.

18 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Kōrero: Te Rā Tuku Whenua

To mark Te Rā Tuku Whenua (the gift of land) on 18 September, join our Poumatua and Head of Kaupa...

18 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Folklore

Ballet up-close, immersive and intimate. Auckland's newest and only classical ballet collective.