Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun.
It’s the coveted spot in New Zealand’s Monopoly boardgame. It’s New Zealand’s premier street. It fires up the passion of Aucklanders. It’s a dynamic place. And the lower end of Queen Street is all shiny and new and ready for you to visit.
Check out the top 10 ways to experience this epic downtown space, now with its own storytelling hub
Welcome to the free spirit of Auckland’s city centre. Edgy, diverse and authentic, Karangahape Road is now an uber-modern, smoothly functioning street.
Vision for a continuous network of publicly accessible green spaces moves closer with the arrival of new artwork.
Beresford Square has reopened after almost six years tucked away behind construction hoardings, giving Aucklanders back a refreshed public space at the doorstep of Karanga-a-Hape Station
From 21 September, Auckland’s downtown train station will officially be known as Waitematā Station, retiring the Britomart name.
“The call was made in September 1972 for the recognition and revitalisation of te reo Māori.”
“Tāmaki Makaurau is a stunning character in its own right.”
“Having visibility of Māori art in our city is important. Ten years ago it wasn’t obvious. It couldn’t be seen. I can see Māori live here now.”
