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Arts 9 Oct 2020

Ports of Auckland launches The Lightship

The Lightship, a new site for contemporary art, has launched at Ports of Auckland. The large-scale digital light wall on Quay Street provides Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with a unique place for public art to be enjoyed.

Whanau friendly 6 Oct 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival embraces our journeys

Celebrations of Auckland’s rich and vibrant heritage will abound in October with events across the region.

Heritage 6 Oct 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival Diary - Week Four

Explore highlights from week four of the Auckland Heritage Festival.

Environment 6 Oct 2020

Protect our Kauri during Labour Weekend

Stephen Bell, Western Principal Ranger encourages people to explore the region but to keep kauri protection top of mind this weekend.

Environment 6 Oct 2020

Deconstruction: a blueprint for zero waste

The TROW Group have helped to repurpose 471 tonnes of materials from five major Auckland Council projects.

Heritage 5 Oct 2020

A contrast of centuries - celebrating our waterfront

Watch: A video created for Auckland Council’s Heritage Festival transports us back to Auckland’s waterfront 100 years ago, showcasing the preservation of a historic stone staircase as part of the Downtown Programme.

Heritage 2 Oct 2020

What's on during week two of Auckland Heritage Festival

Cast your mind back in time and learn about generations of famous and infamous Aucklanders, discover the stories of our oldest places and spaces and celebrate our heritage.

Heritage 2 Oct 2020

Aotea Square’s history brought to life in new game app

A new app is encouraging Aucklanders to travel back in time to discover a part of Aotea Square’s history.

Transport 2 Oct 2020

Transforming Auckland’s ferry services

A new video released today shows Auckland’s new downtown ferry berths rapidly taking shape, ready for Aucklander’s to use in early 2021.

Libraries 1 Oct 2020

Libraries help demystify election process

Auckland Council Libraries has recently launched the ‘Your Vote Counts’ programme, designed to support Aucklanders in the lead-up to the 2020 General Election.

1 Oct 2020

Auckland’s arts, eats and beats on show during Elemental AKL

Starting 1 October, Elemental AKL festival will see more than 40 events and experiences showcasing the best arts, eats and beats of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Environment 1 Oct 2020

Trees at Canal Road, Avondale

Frequently asked questions on the Canal Road trees.

Waste 1 Oct 2020

Get funding for your zero waste idea

The deadline to apply for funding is 30 September. Send us your zero waste ideas today.

Community 1 Oct 2020

Progressing Auckland’s membership of Age Friendly Cities on International Day of Older Persons

Auckland Council has welcomed the first gathering of the new Seniors Advisory Panel in time for today’s ‘International Day of Older Persons’.

30 Sep 2020

Auckland turns pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For the first time, Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge and the Queen Street Lights will be lighting up pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s annual Pink Ribbon Street Appeal.

Environment 30 Sep 2020

Have your say on how we manage Auckland's regional parks

Aucklanders can have their say on the future management of regional parks with consultation opening today on updates to our Regional Parks Management Plan.