The 2026 Auckland Rainbow Parade saw 25,000 people march through Ponsonby, celebrating diversity despite a brief disruption by Destiny Church protesters.
The historic vessel Ngataki has been named the ambassador for the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, celebrating New Zealand's rich maritime heritage this March.
The latest stage of Auckland's ambitious waterfront revitalisation is now open to the public, with new green spaces, pedestrian walkways, and cultural installations drawing thousands of visitors.