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11 Jun 2020

Vote for the name of Auckland’s world-first electric tugboat

Ports of Auckland is getting the world’s first full-size electric ship-handling tug, and wants Aucklanders to help decide its name.

Community 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival: Sky's the limit

Auckland's Matariki Festival is a chance to experience something new.

Cultural 11 Jun 2020

Stars come out to play for Matariki Festival 2019

Matariki Festival 2019 starts on 22 June and runs until 14 July in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Educational 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Diary: Community Centres

As we head into the final week of Matariki Festival 2019, check out these great events near you.

Theatre / Performance 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Music and Performance

Check out the Matariki Festival 2019 programme, with events running throughout Auckland until 14 July.

Arts 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Art

Explore a selection of visual art events taking place during Matariki Festival 2019.

Whanau friendly 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Food

Check out this selection of events boasting delicious kai taking place during Matariki Festival 2019.

Arts 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Kids

Check out the best events for kids in Matariki Festival 2019.

Cultural 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Highlights

We've picked out some of the highlights coming up in Matariki Festival 2019.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Festival Diary: Light

Check out this selection of special, light themed events taking place during Matariki Festival 2019.

Libraries 10 Jun 2020

Aucklanders flock back to libraries to borrow over half a million items

Since re-opening, customers eager to refresh their reading material after lockdown have kept library staff busy restocking shelves.

Waste 9 Jun 2020

The cost of recycling contamination

Wishcycling – chucking something in the recycling bin and hoping it will be recycled – is a bigger problem than most people realise.

9 Jun 2020

Challenges ahead to decide Auckland Council's Emergency Budget

Councillor Desley Simpson explains the importance of Aucklanders having their say on the council's Emergency Budget.

Transport 9 Jun 2020

Public transport discounts introduced throughout June

Auckland Transport is discounting fares on buses and trains to encourage more people to travel during the day and at night.

Environment 5 Jun 2020

Protecting the Puhinui from lockdown litter

We all need to play our part by looking after our parks and streams.

4 Jun 2020

Proposed projects considered for Innovating Streets second round

Auckland Council’s Planning Committee today approved a proposed list of projects to be considered for application to the second round of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Innovating Streets for People pilot fund.