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Come on LATEST
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The ultimate in fun
AN EYE
ON ART:
Auckland Council
Who's behind
invites you to explore the city's newest
your new waterfront installations?
GET INTO IT! Shows, sports, events and more
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waste and recycle right. Makaurau
Insights from artist
Tessa Harris, whose
works can be seen
around the city.
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Family Space
We're all Cool places for the
heading
little ones to play.
downtown.
Plus: Did You Know?
Auckland Transport is planning the next phase of its Safe Speeds
20-21
What's On
programme, focusing on schools and rural areas with public Festivals, shows,
consultation planned for September 2021. It will cover roads in free events and fun
NEED TO the Franklin, Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Papakura, Manurewa and
KNOW Waitematā local board areas. The first phase saw the Speed
across the region.
Limits Bylaw 2019 passed, which introduced safe, appropriate
speed limits across the region.
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BY THE
NUMBERS THE
BRIEFING
Auckland Council
news.
WATERFRONT
SECURED
Strong foundations TRANSPORT HUB TO
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equivalent lanes of
help build a great
city foreshore. OPEN IN MANUKAU
motorway traffic can be The revamped station will help
moved at peak times For the past century, a strong, resilient thousands commute.
when the City Rail Link is barrier between land and sea has kept
completed in 2024. This Auckland's downtown from being Open from late July, the eye-catching new Puhinui Station is
will help ease congestion flooded. It's done its job well but public transport like we haven’t experienced before: a world-
and reduce emissions.
needed upgrading. class commuter hub providing better travel connections in
Now, in a massive and complex Auckland’s southern suburbs.
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seeded mussel lines have
engineering project, 600 metres of sea
wall has been seismically strengthened.
“The upgraded Puhinui Station is going to transform the
way people get to and from Auckland Airport. By connecting
From our Mayor been attached to the
underside of Te Wānanga,
Running between Princes Wharf and
Marsden Wharf, this protective coastal
barrier will save our city from rising
the rail network with new electric buses, it’s only a
10-12 minute express trip to the airport from Puhinui Station
– unlocking fast, frequent and easy journeys,” says Shane
the new public space that
Central Auckland is undergoing a seemingly floats above the reaches out over the waters for at least another 100 years and Ellison, Auckland Transport Chief Executive.
transformation with the harbour, with native planting water in Quay Street. was an important step in revitalising our As well as the new airport link, frequent bus and rail
completion of major projects that offering shade and carbon Each mature mussel will waterfront area. connections will help commuters to travel to the city centre.
are making it a more vibrant, absorption and openings in the filter up to 150 to 200 “This is a special place in Tāmaki Shared paths on Lambie Drive and along Puhinui Road
people-friendly and exciting deck revealing the movement of litres of seawater a day Makaurau where people connect with make it easier for commuters to walk or ride to the station.
place to live, work and visit. the tides. taking in phytoplankton the working waterfront – the ferries, the Bike storage is available – just bring a lock. There are
for nourishment as well wharves, and Waitematā Harbour,” pick-up and drop-off zones for passengers destined for the
In June, we celebrated the These and other new public
as removing pollutants.
completion of the Karangahape spaces – such as Te Komititanga, says Eric van Essen, Downtown airport, and short-term (60-minute) parking bays.
Road upgrade, which has the new pedestrian square on Programme Director. Convenient all-day scooter and motorcycle parking is
delivered wider footpaths, bike
lanes, tree planting and rain
lower Queen Street; the restored
Chief Post Office; and Amey
1600
eLearning video courses
“It’s a hive of activity for transport,
boating, shopping, dining and working. The
available too.
The $65-$70 million architectural landmark features
gardens, as well as new public Daldy Park in Wynyard Quarter – sea wall is out of sight but it’s literally the mahi toi (artwork) and the use of te reo Māori throughout,
and tutorials are available
art, better street furniture and are revitalising central Auckland, to help you upgrade your foundation of the edge of our downtown, thanks to a partnership with mana whenua.
lighting and new bus lanes. creating spaces for people to visit technology, creative and and completion of this project is a For more information on Puhinui Station transport hub
This was followed by the and enjoy and making our city business skills – all free milestone in the overall downtown and bus services visit at.govt.nz
opening of the transformed Quay centre a world-class destination with an Auckland library Auckland transformation.”
Street and Te Wānanga, the for Aucklanders, New Zealanders membership.
stunning new park on Auckland’s and eventually for visitors from
waterfront. An impressive feat of around the world. UPTOWN UPGRADE
engineering, Te Wānanga Phil Goff, Mayor of Auckland Karangahape Road boost.
Widened footpaths, two rainbow crossings, native trees, separated
cycleways, bike parking, improved bus shelters and bus lanes,
Discover OurAuckland.nz feature lighting and rain gardens to filter stormwater are all part of
an enhanced Karangahape Road delivered by Auckland Transport.
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When you next visit this precinct, don’t miss the tukutuku panels
woven in steel, the colourful pāua shell inspired bus shelters and
the silver discs inlaid into paving to symbolise the shell paths
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walked by Māori along this historic ridgeline centuries ago.
working weekday.
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AROUND AUCKLAND LOCAL The latest from your community
NEWS
Stream clean
In short Local boards join forces to At the hub
News and updates from protect the environment. Takanini community
all over the region. facility now open to all.
Running through Franklin,
Bike life: Papakura and Manurewa, Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini
A trial pop-up cycleway on Papakura Stream has united – Takaanini Community Hub
Captain Scott Road leading to Auckland’s three southernmost has opened in Takanini Village.
Glen Eden Town Centre is local boards. The $2.9 million hub includes
underway. Locals were involved The Papakura Stream library and community services,
in creating the trial, which will be Restoration Project will computers, wifi, kitchen, study
in operation for up to a year. For be jointly funded by Franklin, and bookable areas, and library. “We hope people will carried throughout the building.
more see akhaveyoursay.co.nz Papakura and Manurewa local a children’s play space. take ownership and that it Mana whenua also gifted the
boards, which all have a strong from recycled soft plastic, an “The people in this becomes the heart and soul of name: the double vowel in
Witness the fitness: environmental focus. initiative sponsored by Mondelēz community have been crying this community.” Takaanini is the Te Ākitai
Three new fitness stations are Franklin Chair Andy Baker says New Zealand. out for quality services, and it’s Artist Johnson Witehira Waiohua preference. The name
in place at Panmure Basin. the project launch saw volunteers “We’re going to need the great that much of what is in worked closely with Ted Ngataki represents the area’s history
There are now 12 stations: have working with private landowners support of the local and corporate the hub is thanks to their input,” of Ngāti Tamaoho and Kathleen and pays tribute to prominent
you tried the circuit? to restore wetland areas and community in the form of says Papakura Local Board Wilson of Te Ākitai Waiohua to chief Ihaka Takaanini, after
protect kahikatea stands. The aim volunteering, sponsorship and Chair Brent Catchpole. create window artworks based whom the suburb is named, and
Housing for kaumātua: is to protect the water quality and partnerships,” Baker says. Hub manager Dany Miller on the story of Taane and the who has descendants in the
Three additional kaumātua the stream's banks, a vital habitat “This is an ambitious project says the facility is more than a basket of knowledge, a theme area today.
housing units will be built at for native species. because it involves restoration
Papakura Marae after “The wetland was fenced to on public and private land,
Papakura Local Board protect the stream and site from working alongside farmers and Funded by Maungakiekie-Tāmaki
approval, taking the total to livestock, using posts made other landowners.” Local Board and delivered by Eke
nine. “These homes will be Panuku Development Auckland,
filled by kaumātua who can this exhibition helps tell a story of
share their knowledge, tikanga Board area, plus concept plans the area’s rich history and
and wisdom. It will be like for new playgrounds are promotes a deeper sense of place.
having living taonga on hand,” being prepared. “We are incredibly proud to help
says Papakura Local Board Additional play equipment this impressive storytelling project
Chair Brent Catchpole. has been approved for come to life,” says Maungakiekie-
Takapuna’s Gould Reserve. BOY IMAGE / JAY FARNWORTH, VOLUNTEER IMAGE / BRYAN LOWE Tāmaki Local Board Chair Maria
Bring to light: At Nile Reserve in Milford, Meredith. “It’s important to
The water feature located in plans are approved for an Local Board Chair Maria Meredith and Deputy Chair Chris Makoare. acknowledge the history of the
Ellerslie Town Square (below) upgraded playground, and a area. Seeing them in place,
has been repaired, with coloured new playground is being built in providing a platform for ongoing
lights in place for summer. Devonport's Melrose Reserve.
Sunnynook Park playground History in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area over
the past 100 years.
conversation and enabling growth
in our understanding of our local
North Shore
is being upgraded and a new
plaza area added.
pictures This part of Auckland has been
central to the region’s growth and
heritage, proves how valuable it is
to support community projects
New toilet and changing A Panmure display its connection to Tāmaki River like this.”
playgrounds facilities are in progress at connects past and present. and Manukau Harbour. The series Where to see them: Next to the
More fun for all. Milford Reserve and completed showcases how Panmure, Mt Panmure Library, 7 Pilkington
near the preschool playground Have you seen the panoramic Wellington, Penrose and Road, in front of the Panmure
Several renewal projects are at Hauraki’s Lake Town Green, images on display in Panmure? Onehunga looked in 1920 (with Community Hall car park. An
getting underway across the and there are safer new stairs at Part of a photographic exhibit, photos by James Douglas additional display is on the Gentle
Devonport-Takapuna Local Castor Bay's Kennedy Park. they tell the story of the Richardson) compared to 2020 Care Dentist wall (facing Pilkington
significant changes in the (photos by Sam Hartnett). Road) at 70 Queens Road.
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collaborated on several
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TAKAPUNA Makaurau including at Silo
Park, Karangahape Road and Te
Komititanga square in Britomart.
“Māori are the indigenous people
of Aotearoa – that is what
makes us unique. Our culture,
history and art are now more
present in Tāmaki Makaurau.
This feels amazing because
as Māori I am connected, I am
tied to these places and spaces
through whakapapa. This also
brings an obligation and duty
which links me and my work to
Tāmaki Makaurau.
“When I create artwork
for a place like Silo Park or
Karangahape Road my inspiration
comes from mana whenua; its
history, as well as my weaving
and carving knowledge.
“Collaboration on these
projects works well; I get to work
with some wonderfully talented
people. My sons Kian and Kalani
helped me on the Karangahape
Road project, which brings an
additional sense of purpose and
responsibility to ensure their
mana is upheld and shared in our
combined knowledge.”
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DID YOU
KNOW?
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COFFEE
FAMILY
SPACE Most disposable
Auckland’s newest coffee cups are
destination
Sign
playgrounds. not recyclable
TE WAI ŌREA With their waterproof
linings, and with milk
LAKESIDE PARK residue often left behind,
ARONIA PARK
up to
WESTERN SPRINGS most paper coffee
GOODWOOD HEIGHTS cups cause all sorts of
Te Wai Ōrea Lakeside Park problems if they enter
has a new ecology-themed Kids love colour and Aronia Park is a new the recycling system. Try
playground featuring two rainbow playground in Manurewa’s Goodwood these ideas instead:
giant slides, play zones Heights. It’s got all the ingredients of a hit for • Bring your own mug
doubling as learner cycling kids of all ages: colourful slides, giant swings, a from home or buy a
tracks, new equipment, spinner, stepping stones, and a flying fox. Pack reusable cup.
seating, and shade sails. a picnic and enjoy your visit. • Reuse a glass jar with
myAUCKLAND
“The playground is a place a lid on it, like a sauce or
for our tamariki to peanut butter jar. Make a
experience water, ecology, sleeve out of fabric for it
refuge, connection, events if it gets too hot.
and history,” says • Even better, take a
Waitematā Local Board moment to enjoy a cuppa
Chair Richard Northey. at your favourite cafe.
For quick, easy & secure
access to manage your dog Get funding for your
waste-free ideas
details, re-registrations, KOPUPAKA PLAYGROUND
WESTGATE The Kai Ika Project sees
rates and other Auckland A former strawberry field is now a new
unwanted fish parts turned
into kai. And Mahurangi
Council services.
playground with all sorts of sweet features. Wastebusters transforms
Kopupaka Playground in Westgate has a waste into resources.
great line-up of slides, swings, spinners, Now Auckland Council
balancing and climbing fixtures, a flying wants more ideas like
fox, a sandpit area, water play features, these to help divert waste
bike and scooter paths and more. “It’s from landfill, and grants
definitely a place that young people in this of up to $50,000 are
fast-growing suburb are going to love available. Find out more at
growing up with,” says Waitākere aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/
Councillor Shane Henderson. wastefund
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The heart of downtown Auckland, where Chair of the Planning Committee
land meets the sea, is on the threshold of Councillor Chris Darby says the downtown
a new era. improvements respond to the needs of a
As gateway to thousands of commuters fast-growing city centre.
to the city centre every day, downtown “Around 7.2 per cent of New Zealand’s
Auckland has become a hub of arrival, economy is generated here and nearly
departure and connection, designed 40,000 people live here. This is now
around new public spaces built for people. the best-connected square mile in
Together, Auckland Council, Auckland Aotearoa,” says Darby.
Transport, Eke Panuku Development The programme has not only
Auckland and City Rail Link Ltd, in strengthened the sea wall, protecting
partnership with mana whenua, have the city for the next 100 years from
reimagined Auckland’s waterfront. rising sea levels and seismic events, it
Artistic, ecological and cultural has also revitalised Quay Street and
interpretation is embedded in every Galway Street. A new bus interchange
element: the function and beauty of has been positioned in Lower Albert
rain gardens to manage stormwater, Street and six new ferry berths have
ropes of live mussels (kūtai) to clean the been added to Queens Wharf.
harbour and new ferry infrastructure with The city centre is for everyone.
pontoons and gangways that rise and fall Around 1.7 million people live in the
with the tides. Auckland region. Over the next 30
Auckland Council’s vision to unlock years this number is predicted to grow
the waterfront and connect it with the by another 720,000 people to reach
city and wider region is outlined in the 2.4 million, many commuting to the
City Centre Masterplan. Widely supported city centre by bus, train, ferry, cycle,
by Aucklanders and refreshed in 2020, e-scooter and on foot.
the plan is coming to life. Whether you’re walking, cycling, or
It aims to shape a greener, more vibrant taking the bus, train or ferry, we invite
and more dynamic city centre that is you to grab your HOP card and discover
uniquely Tāmaki Makaurau; a place some of the exciting new places
where people can thrive. in downtown.
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MARINA VILLAGE
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1 WESTHAVEN
PROMENADE
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2 SILO PARK EXTENSION
Downtown
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3 WYNYARD QUARTER
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4 5
AMEY DALDY PARK
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Everything’s waiting for you
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5 7 TE WĀNANGA
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TE KOMITITANGA
From new public spaces to better transport connections, come and 8
GALWAY STREET
enjoy the city’s centre.
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TE NGAU O HOROTIU
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MARJORY LUKE NICHOLAS
TOLHURST I have been away from New Zealand
for several years and coming back
I have seen a big improvement and seeing the land opened up to
in Wynyard Quarter over the the public has really transformed
past decade: before it was a Auckland into a truly international
dreary place, now it is lively and city. I really like seeing Aucklanders
attractive. I enjoy looking at the enjoying the spaces, bars,
boats by the wharf and walking restaurants and waterfront. That’s
over the drawbridge to the what it’s all about.
Viaduct. By the ferry terminal,
I’m looking forward to seeing a
walkway along the waterfront so
people can enjoy this part too.
WALK
TE WĀNANGA
The jewel in the crown of downtown is TE NGAU O HOROTIU
the remarkable Te Wānanga.
Seeming to float above the harbour, Our striking new ferry landing, Te Ngau
this new public space between Princes o Horotiu, is the biggest upgrade to
and Queens Wharves resembles a tidal Auckland’s ferry infrastructure and
shelf. Designed for both human and passenger services in over a century.
natural ecologies, it forms a living On the underside of the soaring
hinge between the land and the sea, canopies is a pattern of triangular motifs,
shaped to reflect the organic form of the created by artist Maaka Potini (Ngāti
rocky edges and sandstone headlands of Tamaoho). The artwork, Ra Matua, Ra
the Waitematā. Kei, illustrates the sails of waka hourua
A growing urban forest (ngahere) and (traditional Māori double-hulled sea
native planting offer shade, shelter and canoe) and acknowledges the many
carbon absorption while openings in migrations to Aotearoa from the Pacific.
the deck reveal the movement of the
tides below.
An impressive piece of engineering, the GALWAY STREET
project required a complex latticework
of reinforced steel and piles supporting Located in the lower reaches of
the concrete platform, and steel downtown Auckland, Galway Street has
planters weighing up to 22 tonnes. Barry been transformed into a stunning new
Potter, Auckland Council's Director shared space. The charming urban
of Infrastructure and Environmental street is now lined with lush planters.
Services, who led the team working It provides a pedestrian link for
alongside mana whenua to develop residents and visitors to walk through
Te Wānanga / Quay Street the space, says this is a place where to the new downtown city square Te Galway Street
Aucklanders can now see, hear and feel Komititanga, to Commercial Bay and the
the city’s relationship with the sea. Waitematā waterfront.
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VISIT construction achievement. “The result is
this stunning historic space, restored to
its former glory, that people really enjoy
CHIEF POST OFFICE using as they catch their trains.”
The restored 109-year-old Chief Post WYNYARD QUARTER
Office (seen opposite) is now the main
entrance to Britomart Transport Centre. August will mark 10 years since Auckland
It features a beautiful stained-glass Council’s development wing Eke Panuku
dome, while the original foundations began regenerating this industrial
are shown encased in glass, telling the land into the city’s liveliest waterfront
building’s extensive story. In a complex neighbourhood. “We are developing new
feat of engineering, the building’s weight spaces to attract both established and
was transferred to new foundations, new events, and we’re looking forward to
protecting the Category A-listed heritage planning more public spaces where the
building for the future. Barry Potter tank farm used to be,” says Eke Panuku’s
says it was a major engineering and Fiona Knox.
Wynyard Quarter
DOROTHY IOSIA
Ten years ago I don’t recall going
anywhere near here but slowly it’s
SARAH PACEY beginning to form a really awesome
The area along Quay Street space that flows from one area to the
and Britomart really welcomes next, so I look forward to the next
all into the CBD. It’s open and steps. I think it’s retained the right
expansive and has retained amount of personality and I love the
some beautiful historical thoughtful design that should give
architecture, which has now Aucklanders a sense of pride but also
become more obvious. When we shows creativity, diversity and fun.
first moved to Auckland there
was nothing but warehouses and
the seafood markets. Now it’s
bustling with eateries, bars and
Te Komititanga / Chief Post Office world-class walkways.
TE KOMITITANGA whenua artist Tessa Harris (Ngāi Tai ki
Tāmaki, see page 9) and her team of
This magnificent city square is a place weavers to depict a whāriki (welcome
for music events, arts, vibrant light mat) made from harakeke (flax).
shows, large projections, festivals and The paving also marks the original
civic events. Its name reflects the mixing shoreline and symbolises the journey
of people, converging from multiple of Wai Horotiu Stream to the sea. The
transport points, and the place where square provides a bridge between
the waters of the Waitematā and Wai old and new – the majestic Chief Post
Horotiu Stream merge. The square Office building stands on one side,
features 37,000 individual pieces of and the contemporary architecture of
basalt pavers laid in a pattern by mana Commercial Bay is on the other.
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Silo Park Extension
LAUREN CLARK
Silo Park, with the
playground, is great for
kids and on a sunny day
it’s nice to bike along
Wynyard Quarter, have a
SILO PARK EXTENSION
play and a bite to eat or
drink. There have been a
Silo Park (right) is one of Auckland’s
lot of developments
favourite destinations. The Silo 6-pack
for the better in the
and Silo 7 are iconic parts of our
Wynyard Quarter area
waterfront used for outdoor events,
and developing areas such
outdoor cinema and art and exhibition
as Britomart have
spaces. Come and see the award-winning
been awesome.
pavilion designed by Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki
artist Tessa Harris, called Te Nukuao
(shelter), which reinforces the
connection between the land, sea and
seagoing voyages.
AMEY DALDY PARK
A communal backyard for those who
live and work in Wynyard Quarter, our
newest pocket park offers a little green
oasis along Daldy Street with trees,
shade and places to play. Named for
celebrated human rights and women’s
rights campaigner Amey Daldy, the
park incorporates a specially designed
wastewater pump station that reflects
the nearby silos, with its curved walls
also cleverly housing public restrooms.
Westhaven Promenade
TANIA PRISCOTT
I like Wynyard Quarter and Silo
RIDE promenade is more than a picturesque
Park. I have been there for many
coastal path. “This is the last piece
social occasions. It definitely feels
of the puzzle connecting this part
like the space has really come alive
WESTHAVEN PROMENADE of the city centre with adjoining
as it’s being utilised for more and
neighbourhoods, offering a continuous
more events over the years. I like
This 2km promenade from west space where people can exercise,
downtown’s switch of scene from
of Auckland Harbour Bridge to commute and get close to the water,”
the city: it feels like less of the
Wynyard Quarter, brought to the city says Knox. “It has also opened up
hustle and bustle of the CBD.
centre by Eke Panuku, is a safe, flat unprecedented access to Westhaven,
bike ride, and suitable for families. the Southern Hemisphere’s largest
Eke Panuku's Fiona Knox says the recreational marina.”
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Festival (14 Jul – 1 Aug) is a
collection of events celebrating
culture, cuisine and creativity. Help rangers and other volunteers to plant
Here are some of the highlights: trees this winter at Shakespear Regional How to Train Your
Park Planting Day (Sun 18 & 25 Jul), Dragon – In Concert
East Auckland Art Trail (14 Jul from our region and celebrates Mutukaroa Regional Park Planting Day (Sat (Fri 6 & Sat 7 Aug) is
Show off your moves, learn to – 1 Aug) has a variety of free those who grow, nurture and 24 Jul), Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting a thrilling experience
skate or take an exhilarating ride art exhibitions, workshops, create what appears on Day (Sun 1 Aug) and Waitawa Regional Park for all ages at Aotea Based on the smash-hit film, The
on the ice slide in the heart of the demonstrations and more at the menu. Planting Day (Sat 17 Jul, Sun 1 Aug & Centre in the city Wedding Singer (26 Aug – 19
city centre at Aotea Square Ice venues from Pakuranga Sun 8 Aug). centre. See the Sep) is a hilarious musical
Rink & Slide (until 1 Aug). to Clevedon. Featuring 12 of Auckland’s finest acclaimed film comedy that celebrates all the
dancers, Ballet Noir (Fri 23 & Sat accompanied live fun of the ’80s at The Civic in the
The free Auckland Zinefest Market (Sat
Sea Monsters (7 Jul – 25 Takurua – Battle of the 24 Jul) is an exquisite blend of by Auckland city centre.
31 Jul & Sun 1 Aug) is on at Auckland Art
Oct) is an exhibition that will Brothers (Fri 16, Sat 17, Fri 23 & dance, music, filmic imagery and Philharmonia
Gallery Toi o Tāmaki in the city centre with
delight all ages with displays Sat 24 Jul) is a unique cultural fantasy at Bruce Mason Centre in Orchestra. Auckland Council Libraries
works from zine makers and artists from
of prehistoric ocean experience synthesising Takapuna. and Genealogical Computing
around New Zealand.
predators, real fossils from hospitality, theatre and dance at See future-tech- Group present the free
millions of years ago and Aotea Centre in the city centre. Elemental Nights (16-30 Jul) is themed films at Auckland Family History
gigantic replicas at an elite concert series with an MOTAT’s Movie Expo (Sat 14 & Sun 15 Aug),
Interesting Places: The impressive line-up of local and Restaurant Month (1-31 Aug) returns
Auckland War Memorial Night Series: offering seminars, tutorials,
Subterranean Sessions (Sat 17 & international artists in the city to the city centre with more than 100
Museum in Parnell. Visions of the expert sessions and more at
Sun 18 Jul) is a series of intimate centre, Avondale and Titirangi. restaurants on board, special menus at
Future (Fri 6, 13, 20 & Fickling Convention Centre
performances in the historic $25, $40 and $55+, and unique dining
27 Aug). Each ticket in Three Kings.
tunnels of Fortress Stony Batter Takapuna Winter Lights (Fri events to tempt your tastebuds.
includes a movie
on Waiheke Island. 30 & Sat 31 Jul) is a free, screening, popcorn
all-ages extravaganza with art and candy floss.
An Auckland Food Story (Tue installations, illuminations
20 & 27 Jul) at Ahi restaurant in and entertainment at Auckland Theatre
the city centre showcases food Hurstmere Green. Company presents
the world premiere
of Things That
Matter (17-29 Aug)
Based on the at ASB Waterfront
Be a part of the next
DreamWorks Theatre in Wynyard
chapter of trans-
animated motion Quarter. This play
Tasman rivalry at
picture, Madagascar was adapted from With a focus on fashion that can
Eden Park with the
the Musical (8-18 the memoir of Dr be reused, repurposed and
All Blacks v
Jul) is a fun-filled David Galler, who recycled, New Zealand Fashion
Australia (Sat 7
To keep the kids entertained over family musical with worked for more Week (23-29 Aug) returns to
Aug), the opening
the Winter School Holidays outlandish characters than 30 years on celebrate its 20th anniversary
Bledisloe Cup match
(10-25 Jul), visit ourauckland.nz/ and an upbeat score the frontlines of with a packed schedule of events
presented by
schoolholidays for lots of fun, at Aotea Centre in the New Zealand’s at Auckland Town Hall and Aotea
Steinlager.
local and affordable activities city centre. health system. Square in the city centre.
across the region.
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