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Sports / Leisure 6 Mar 2018

Auckland Council out in force at Round the Bays

Out in force in ‘Let’s Run This City’ t-shirts were 750 Auckland Council employees and leisure centre members, many of whom got race ready at their local leisure centre and weekly run clubs.

Cultural 6 Mar 2018

Mexican Hair Renewer and Sublime Salad Oil?

City Rail Link contractors have uncovered a new trove of archaeological objects at the Britomart excavation site.

Cycling 26 Feb 2018

Federal Street goes dotty

Polka dots are coming to Federal Street as part of a creative solution to make walking and cycling safer between Victoria and Fanshawe Streets.

Environment 23 Feb 2018

Dutch elm disease found on iconic Auckland trees

Dutch elm disease has been confirmed on elm trees in central Auckland.

Cycling 21 Feb 2018

Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway construction begins

Construction starts on a new link to better connect the North Western Cycleway to the city centre.

Plans / Projects 14 Feb 2018

New deal makes 'Wynyard hybrid' proposal a viable option for America’s Cup

The Government and Auckland Council welcome a new deal for a Wynyard hybrid option that will deliver a world class America’s Cup village on Auckland’s waterfront in 2020-21.

Environment 13 Feb 2018

Sustainable tourism strategy for Waiheke Island

A community-led initiative is being launched to develop a sustainable tourism strategy for the island.

Events

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

The Stars of Matariki - Ngā Whetu o Matariki

Drop into the museum and watch the story of Matariki unfold through sand art.

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

The Whetū of Matariki

An exhibition of whetū and their stories, featuring artwork by AUT design student Te Awanui-a-Ran...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Vector Lights for Matariki

Vector Lights is honouring Matariki with a dedicated light and sound show created by Ngāti Whātua...

04 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Kids and whānau create

Come along for a range of creative Matariki activities.

02 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka - A Gathering of Many Voices

This exhibition positions The Poi Room as a contemporary herenga waka: a place where Māori artist...

27 Pipi 2026 - 18 Hōngo 2026

Tūhono

These installations will reflect the unique identity, creativity and presence of Ngāti Whātua Ōrā...

26 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

He Taonga Ānō te Hau

Each fine art digital print is composed from taonga of personal significance, printed on archival...

25 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Haerenga

Haerenga by noa hāmana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Toa) explores Māori migration and its continua...