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Environment 24 Jan 2018

Auckland's seabird hotspots

Step out to a feathered adventure on our doorstep.

Transport 19 Jan 2018

Work continues for Quay Street Cycleway Extension

Work has resumed in Quay Street today.

Cycling 15 Jan 2018

Life in the Bike Lane – Sam Learmonth

Lawyer Sam Learmonth regularly rides around Herne Bay and the waterfront, via Westhaven.

Transport 12 Jan 2018

First trees replanted in Teal Park

The first two trees have been replanted in Teal Park as part of the Quay Street Cycleway Extension.

Cycling 11 Jan 2018

Life in the Bike Lane – Ingrid Granda

Engineer Ingrid Granda regularly rides her road bike along Grafton Gully from Kingsland, and loves Auckland’s growing bike network.

Sports / Leisure 28 Dec 2017

Auckland gem: Rangitoto Island

Catching a ferry to Rangitoto Island to explore this iconic Auckland landmark is the perfect summer day trip.

Environment 18 Dec 2017

Is your bottom dirty? Pest-carrying hulls threaten New Zealand’s only national marine park

Boaties are being asked to clean their hulls to slow down the spread of fanworm and protect Great Barrier’s Island’s underwater world from other marine pests.

Transport 13 Dec 2017

First concrete poured for CRL tunnel box

The first concrete has been poured for the CRL tunnel box in Albert Street.

Events

21 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2026

Marbled clay on the wheel

Create mesmerising marbled ceramic vases and cups.

22 Nov 2026

Carols, canapés and candlelight

Join Luminata Voices as we welcome the festive season with an afternoon of beautiful choral music...

26 Nov 2026

Mahler 1

Mahler’s astonishing First Symphony begins with the primeval sound of the world awakening: it tel...

28 Nov 2026

Cross Street Music Festival 2026

Bringing together some of Aotearoa’s most exciting independent, underground and emerging music fo...

28 Nov 2026

Water safety

Join us at Parnell Library for this awesome water safety workshop hosted by The Swim Safe Project.

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

03 Dec 2026

Lecture: Monuments

Hear international curator and our third Creative New Zealand Te Manu Ka Tau international guest...

04 Dec 2026

Christmas Maker's Market

Our annual Christmas Makers' Market is a chance to support local makers and artists. This boutiqu...