A stronger model proposed for MOTAT’s future
The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) in Tāmaki Makaurau is on track to a stronger future after Auckland Council today backed a new direction, requested by the museum. Subject...
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SUPERNATURAL, ALIENS AND HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL REUNIONS LEAD ARMAGEDDON’S HUGE LABOUR WEEKEND LINE-UP
Jared Padalecki heads a major Supernatural gathering, while High School Musical stars Lucas Grabeel and Bart Johnson reunite as Armageddon Expo returns to Auckland this Labour Weekend. Armageddon Expo is bringing...
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Bar Albert Celebrates Negroni Week 2026 with Campari
Bar Albert, Auckland's highest and premier rooftop destination, is once again teaming up with Campari to celebrate New Zealand's annual Negroni Week (21–27 September). Kicking off from 21 September,...
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Black Grace presents Company B – The Eggyssey
Directed by Neil Ieremia, ONZM, this October, BLACK GRACE returns with their fourth season of Company B entitled “The Eggyssey” (say it in a deep voice).Which came first, the chicken or...
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COMING SOON Loveletters from nowhere.
Part Two: The Quiet | Sean Beldon Solo Exhibition | 4 - 19 September 2026 Fifteen years ago I came back to painting and this is my latest show in...
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Bruno Mars 'the romantic tour' New Zealand
New stadium date added to meet overwhelming demand. With special guests Tyla, Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee on all Au/NZ dates Presale tickets for the new show available at...
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TIKI TAANE & AUCKLAND PHIL ANNOUNCE ELECTRIFYING NEW SHOW
Tiki Taane and Auckland Philharmonia are uniting on 22 October for one unmissable night of dance and symphonic fusion in the Auckland Town Hall. Featuring Tiki and special guests performing...
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FROM THE EDITORS
Last Tuesday afternoon and just as we were about to upload our September eMag we heard that a huge tree had fallen across the playground at the bottom of Ponsonby...
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Major Picasso exhibition from Paris to open in Auckland designed by Sir Paul Smith
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is delighted to present an extraordinary international exhibition pairing the work of Pablo Picasso, one of the twentieth century’s most influential artists, with the...
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Politics is Personal - Helen White MP for Mt Albert
Democratic politics, at its best, puts the wellbeing of people at the heart of the collective decisions we make as a nation. Having been in Parliament for six years, I...
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Candace Kinser: Growing Auckland Central, not the tax bill
Across Auckland Central, I hear the same concern every day. People are working hard, paying higher rates on their house and asking whether their hard-earned savings or home will become...
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Co Leader of the Greens and Auckland Central MP
Our city is brimming with talent and hard-work. We want world-class infrastructure, we want events that bring us all together, and we want to have fun and enjoy life. That’s...
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Aucklanders get another say on Plan Change 120
Aucklanders can now have their say on proposed changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – the city’s planning rulebook for where and how new homes and businesses can be built....
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Tastes of Tāmaki: Auckland Heritage Festival returns with a feast of history and culture
Auckland’s food heritage is the focus of the beloved Heritage Festival returning for its 22nd year from Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October 2026. The festival serves up two weeks...
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Letter to the Editor: 37 giant Magnolia Grandiflora trees
Auckland Council have planted 37 Magnolia Grandiflora trees down Anglesea Street which are slowly taking away the best view of Ponsonby. Right outside Chapel and Elmos, the council even put...
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Sofitel Auckland Partners with Stylist Lulu Wilcox to Launch In-Room Styling for Guests
‘Style Me From My Suitcase’ brings editorial styling to Sofitel Auckland Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour has partnered with one of the country’s most sought-after fashion, interior and celebrity stylists, Lulu...
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The Civic transforms into wonderland for the New Zealand premiere of Cirque Alice
Auckland Live is please to announce the New Zealand premiere of Cirque Alice, an epic new circus production inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, playing at The Civic until Sunday, 6 September 2026. ...
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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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