CASSIA COMES HOME
A new chapter in the heart of Auckland. Cassia will open the doors to its brand-new restaurant at 58 Albert Street on 1 September, marking a bold new chapter for...
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First Looks and Looking Forward: What to expect for Day 1 of the City Rail Link
After welcoming more than 43,000 people through the City Rail Link stations during a series of First Look events, attention is now turning to the first passenger services. Enthusiasts and...
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Faces at Grey Lynn Farmers Market: Wayne Raven
Wayne Raven offers delicious chocolate treats to customers at Grey Lynn Farmers Market on Sunday mornings. Where did you grow up? In Taranaki – New Plymouth. I’m from small town...
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Letter to the Editor: Third Harbour Crossing
I'm interested in Winston Peters recommendations about going to market now on a third Harbour Crossing (the second is at Hobsonville). The Herald summed them up as follows:1. Make the...
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Phil Parker: North and South
This month, featuring three wines from one of my all-time favourite wineries - north Canterbury’s Pegasus Bay. And then, for something completely different, two wines from the Nandi Hills in...
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AT ST MATTHEW IN-THE-CITY
St Matthew in-the-City’s Blessing of the Animals service returns Sunday 4 October at 1pm. This year we are delighted to support the work of Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust, a...
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Never too late to learn – try a new hobby during Adult Learners’ Week with over 70 free events
Aucklanders are being given the chance to discover the joy of lifelong learning this Adult Learners’ Week He Tangata Mātauranga (7 – 13 September) through more than 70 free events...
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CABARET EXTENDS TO A FIFTH AND FINAL WEEK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
Auckland Theatre Company and Auckland Live have extended their major new production of Cabaret, the musical at the Kit Kat Club, adding an extra week of performances through to Sunday...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: WEE PROBLEM WITH THE TRAIN STATIONS
The stations serving K’ Rd were by far my favourite of the three train station openings that I attended over the last three weeks. What made them particularly exciting were the curved walls,...
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Alien ET encounter in NZ scientific breakthrough
An Auckland based Tarot Reader, Helena Betthune experienced an intense ET visit where a visitor claiming to be from the 9th dimension zapped her with healing energy before showing her...
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Cirque Alice takes over The Civic.
This month, from Friday 28 August why don't you step into a fantastical wonderland as Cirque Alice takes over The Civic. The show is on until Sunday 6 September. From...
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The Subcontractor vs Employee Problem
If you use subcontractors in your business, this is worth reading. IRD has been actively looking at sectors and the distinction between a genuine subcontractor and someone who should properly...
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Down to Earth: Organic Wine Returns to Ponsonby
As part of Organic Wine Week (21–27 September), Down to Earth returns to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, bringing more than 70 certified organic wines to Jacuzzi Bar Ponsonby on Tuesday 22...
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Diary date: Auckland Vintage Textile Fair this year
This is to be held again at Alexandra Park Raceway on Sunday 23 August, from 10am – 3pm. They will have many of their regular exhibitors from past events, and...
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ONE OF THEIR OWN IS COMING BACK TO THE PARIS BUTTER KITCHEN.
This September, Chef Zennon Wijlens and Paris Butter alumni Chef Caleb Carter come together for two special nights at Paris Butter, Herne Bay. Today, Zennon leads Michelin-starred Paris Butter...
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Cruising with Ross Thorby
"There are eight million stories on a Cruise Ship and this has been one of them”. The penultimate day for us on the Regent Seven Seas Navigator, was a Sea...
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Inaugural Poumatua Festival brings kapa haka, kōrero and Māori culture to the heart of Auckland
The inaugural three-day cultural festival will be held from Thursday 17 September to Saturday 19 September 2026. Poumatua Festival will bring kapa haka, kōrero, markets and Māori culture into the...
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David Hartnell's one minute interview with Jane Healy
Growing up a trip to the Auckland Zoo was a wonderful outing, with memories that lasted a life time. I still have a picture of me and some others kids, on...
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David Hartnell’s one minute interview with Kim Willis
With Home Ease Solutions, Kim’s focus is on helping people navigate change with ease—whether that’s preparing a home for sale, managing a move, or creating an environment that supports comfort...
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Spring Reset: An Ayurvedic Day Retreat to Cleanse, Release & Renew
As the days begin to lengthen and the first signs of Spring emerge, nature invites us to do the same: clear away what has accumulated over Winter, create space and...
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Te Rimutahi - September 2026, Final Update
After more than 13 years of volunteer community advocacy work, Te Rimutahi was finally realised with a ‘soft opening’ in early May, 2025. Following a dawn blessing by mana whenua,...
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Celebrating 25 years, Tempo Dance Festival | Te Rerenga o Tere is Aotearoa NZs gathering ground for the fearless
Celebrating 25 years, Tempo Dance Festival | Te Rerenga o Tere is Aotearoa New Zealand’s gathering ground for the fearless, the rebellious and the boundary-breaking — bringing the best dance...
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For the First Time in 100 Years, Everyday Kiwis Can Grow Industrial Hemp
NZHIA Seed Project gives New Zealanders the opportunity to grow hemp, explore its uses and help build a new generation of hemp products and businesses For the first time...
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Black Grace Launches Dance Academy and new Fale in Urban Auckland
Leading contemporary dance company, BLACK GRACE is proud to announce the establishment of their new urban Fale along with the launch of their much-anticipated dance Academy. New headquarters….After seven years Black...
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A new exhibition showcasing artworks by secondary school students from across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is now open at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
The Pat Hanly Creativity Awards exhibition, which opened on Saturday, 8 August, features a selection of the top student submissions responding to this year’s theme, Ko au te taiao |...
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Karen Walker returns to NZ Fashion Week for the second consecutive year
Karen Walker returns to New Zealand Fashion Week for the second consecutive year - international show CHINA NOW and Saben added to the schedule - New Zealand Indigenous Fashion Symposium...
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Four Square serves up scoopable cookie dough for Winter Scooptopia
The Treatory's (based in Ponsonby Central) scoopable cookie dough, served with ice cream and chocolate sauce is available now at selected Four Square Scooptopia stores in the North Island. New...
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Kiwi Native Takes the World Stage: Pittosporum ‘Pot Belly’ Wins Major USA Retailers’ Choice Award
Fresh off the international stage, New Zealand’s very own Pittosporum crassifolium ‘Pot Belly’ (PVR) has just scooped up a prestigious Retailers’ Choice Award at AmericanHort Cultivate’26 North America's premier horticulture...
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Regal Drycleaners Partners with Everlasting to Offer Free Clothing Pickup
Regal Drycleaners Partners with Everlasting to Offer Free Clothing Pickup for Charity. This August Month-long donation drive has already collected an estimated 2,500+ pieces of clothing and driven a surge...
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FIRST LIGHT: AUSTRALASIA'S LARGEST PUBLIC ART LIGHTWALL RETURNS
Three leading wāhine Māori artists to open The Lightship's 2026/27 programme Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront this spring, with three leading wāhine Māori artists...
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Schoolboy Rivalries Take Centre Stage at Eden Park
Auckland Rugby is riding a wave of momentum after the weekend's fantastic day of rugby, rivalry and Auckland pride. And the next big chapter is set for Eden Park this...
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Status of Auckland’s regional parks strengthened
Auckland Council has secured legal protection for 700 more hectares of regional parkland in Tāmaki Makaurau. Featuring a range of important natural, cultural and recreational values, the land now protected by...
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AUCKLAND LIVE'S WE THE YOUNG RETURNS TO CELEBRATE PLAY, IMAGINATION AND ADVENTURE
Auckland Live's We The Young returns for its second year from Friday, 25 September to Sunday, 11 October, after more than 10,000 people embraced the festival in 2025. The festival will...
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Korimako Trio in Auckland
A New Chapter for Kiwi Classical Stars: Meet the Korimako Trio For three decades, violinist Helene Pohl and cellist Rolf Gjelsten were the cornerstones of the New Zealand String Quartet. Having toured the globe,...
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Art for Mercy, One Extraordinary Gift
Art has the power to connect people, tell stories and create lasting impact. This August, those qualities come together in 100 Works for Mercy, a unique fundraising auction supporting Mercy Hospice...
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Father's Day is not far away on Sunday 6 September.
Elevate Father’s Day with BATCHED Espresso Martini 725ml paired with The Remarkable Chocolate Co. Chocolate Bark. A rich, indulgent pairing designed to treat Dad, where bold coffee meets smooth chocolate,...
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Titanic : The Human Story to make its New Zealand debut, docking in Auckland this month
A captivating journey through the life and legacy of the Titanic, featuring more than 200 objects and personal artefacts from both passengers and crew members. More than a century after...
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LOYALTY COLLIDES WITH DESIRE AS THE PEARL FISHERS RETURNS TO NZ STAGES
A star-studded Kiwi expat homecoming marks NZ Opera’s first production of Bizet’s early masterpiece in over two decades New Zealand Opera has unveiled details for the highly anticipated return of Georges...
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City Rail Link (CRL) to Open on Sunday 13 September
On Sunday 13 September Auckland will be marking a major milestone for the future of public transport. The City Rail Link is opening to passengers Infrasructure Comnmunications Person Lisa Lee...
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CHLÖE SWARBRICK: CO-LEADER OF THE GREEN PARTY AND MP FOR AUCKLAND CENTRAL
What if we decided to invest in ourselves? Our communities, our country, our jobs, our infrastructure, our places, our events and our economy? What if our money circulated locally to...
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Auckland Mushroom Festival Reveals Full Programme of Fungi-Filled Events
The Auckland Mushroom Festival has unveiled its full programme, with events taking place across Karangahape Road from 12–15 August. The four-day micro-celebration will see K’ Road transformed into a vibrant...
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Sarah Trotman, ONZM: Is our Infrastructure Ready for Intensification?
The large sinkhole that recently opened on Hackett Street in St Mary's Bay is more than a local curiosity. It is a serious warning. As Auckland continues to debate Plan...
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Te Aho Tapu - The Sacred Thread
Te Aho Tapu - The Sacred Thread, weaves together ancestral techniques and contemporary design at NZ Fashion Week Historical collections from the whānau of tohunga raranga, Dame Rangimārie Hetet...
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Former All Blacks Captain Sam Cane Backs Rapid Response Concussion Kit
Helen Tufui launches Hit Kit® as concussion claims top 33,000 annually Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane has become the official ambassador for Hit Kit®, a rapid response concussion kit,...
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NZ Fashion Week Welcomes Daily Bread as Partner for 2026
A celebration of craft, provenance and the very best of Aotearoa New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) has recently announced an exciting collaboration with Auckland’s acclaimed bakery and hospitality brand Daily...
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Free George & Edi mini tin candle
Friday 31st July & Saturday 1st August Visit Ligne Roset this Friday & Saturday to claim your free George & Edi mini tin candle*These cute mini perfumed candles are crafted...
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Is Your Cross-Lease Title Hiding a Problem?
Defective flats plans, more commonly known as defective cross-lease titles, are surprisingly common and often go unnoticed until a property is being sold, refinanced, or investigated by a solicitor. At...
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News from Kelmarna Community Farm
Recently we wrote our Annual Impact Report. It gave us a wonderful opportunity to bring together all the strands that make up Kelmarna Community Farm as we gathered our stories...
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AKL PHIL: SHEKU & ELGAR
AKL PHIL: SHEKU & ELGAR Clock off work and head to the concert hall for one of classical music’s biggest young stars — superstar cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason joins Auckland...
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Relationships - Is that property yours or mine?
Many people think that once a couple is married, in a civil union, or in a qualifying de facto relationship, everything either person owns automatically becomes “relationship property”. That assumption...
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