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Community 12 Jul 2017

Charge your phone for free in the city

As part of its Low Carbon Action Plan, Waitematā Local Board has placed two solar-powered device-charging tables in high-pedestrian areas of the inner city.

Plans / Projects 12 Jul 2017

The City Rail Link in numbers

The CRL is one of the biggest transport projects ever undertaken in Auckland. What does that look like in numbers? Read on to find out.

Transport 11 Jul 2017

What are those big red silos near Britomart?

People passing by the former Chief Post Office building in Lower Queen Street will have noticed some shiny new additions to the construction area.

Environment 7 Jul 2017

Conservation hero is saving pollinators

OurAuckland talks to Andrea Reid, the creator and champion of the Pollinator Paths movement.

Mayor 4 Jul 2017

Mayor Phil Goff at the Big Sleepout

This Thursday, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff will be sleeping rough with more than a hundred business and community leaders to fundraise to help end homelessness in Auckland.

Environment 4 Jul 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Craig Olsen

Craig Olsen was highly recommended in the Influencer category at the 2017 Auckland Council Biosecurity and Biodiversity Volunteer Awards.

Cycling 4 Jul 2017

Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct Harbour now 30km/hr

All of the streets in the area will be reduced to 30km/hr except Hamer Street and Brigham Street which will remain at 50km/hr.

Cycling 27 Jun 2017

Forty-five thousand new riders in Auckland last year

Auckland is experiencing a biking boom with a report released by Auckland Transport showing big numbers taking to two wheels over the past year.

Events

18 Jun 2026

Piringatahi: Voices of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

The perfect midday outing - live music and a rare opportunity to discover the remarkable stories...

18 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

Sons of Vao

Forged in fire, bound by blood.

20 Jun 2026

Brush painting workshop

Celebrate Chinese Language Week with a meditative session learning basic ink and wash painting te...

20 Jun 2026

Tāmaki after dark

For over a hundred years, the heart of our city hasn’t just beaten - it’s pulsed to a rhythm. Joi...

02 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Help clean up your community as part of Earth Action Trust's anti-litter campaign.

18 Apr 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Repair Café – Central City Library

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

21 Jun 2026

Auckland Youth Orchestra Concert

Auckland Youth Orchestra, conducted by Antun Poljanich, presents an exhilarating concert programme.

24 Jun 2026

All That Glitters: The Gala Night

Come and experience the opening of the Auckland Live Cabaret Festival - your perfect sneak peek i...