Parnel :: The Creative Quarter

Welcome to Aucklands Creative Quarter

Coming up in Parnell

Tuesday, 7 September, 5.30pm:

Business after Five

Business networking in Parnell: Coastal Design Co.
Wine, nibbles and networking at Coastal Design Co. - supplier of outdoor furniture from its own collections and Gloster ranges NZ-wide. Meet owner Jo Eddington and learn about outdoor furniture trends and direction for this coming summer. Get an exclusive sneak preview of their new European Gloster Summer 2011 collection, ahead of the official brand launch in NZ in late September.

Date: Tuesday, 7 September, 5.30 - 7.30pm
Venue: 24 Garfield Street Parnell
www.coastaldesign.co.nz.

Thursday, 9 September: Late Night Art, Parnell

Late Night Art, second Thursday of each month, has galleries on Parnell Road open until 7.30pm. With a number of new exhibitions just opened, this is a great night to take an art (de)tour before dinner in Parnell! Parnell galleries are serving up a tempting smorgasbord of New Zealand art - the perfect entrée to a night in Parnell.

Sunday, 12 September, 5 - 7.30pm:

Celebrate the arrival of Mountain Fountain!

Parnell welcomes the arrival of the sculpture Mountain Fountain by Terry Stringer to Holy Trinity Cathedral, 446 Parnell Road, Parnell. You are invited to join us in celebrating the re-siting of Mountain Fountain from Aotea Square to its new home. The official inauguration will be followed by a FREE CONCERT eaturing Whirimako Black, Parnell's own Stars in Their Eyes winner, Deryn Trainer, children of Parnell District School performing and organist Philip Smith. Light refreshments will be served in the Cathedral forecourt afterwards. See the full celebration programme here


Welcome!

New Zealand's oldest suburb is famed for its galleries, cafés, restaurants and charming boutique-style stores. Enjoy the special unhurried village character of Parnell's shopping centre, where you're sure to find something quite unique. Wander a little further to explore Parnell's beautiful parks and remarkable historic buildings.

Downtown Auckland is only 10 minutes away on the Link Bus which runs through Parnell every 10 minutes from Monday to Saturday; and every 15 minutes evenings and Sundays.

Parnell's up-market village shopping area features an international line-up of more than 40 restaurants, cafés and bars; Aucklands largest art gallery precinct; boutiques, quality craft shops and a collection of Auckland's best jewellers.

Check out Parnell's Nightlife. On the second Thursday of each month, Parnell's galleries stay open until 7.30pm for late night art - the perfect entrée to a night at one of Parnell's wonderful restaurants.

Find out about forthcoming events in Parnell here!

Looking for a car park in Parnell? Did you know you can pay for as much parking time as you want on Parnell Road's Pay & Display meters! If you don't find a park right outside your favourite café, check prices at Parnell car parks here.

For a change of pace, explore Parnell's rich history. Take a guided Parnell heritage walk or print off a guide to take your own stroll through our neighbourhood and discover Parnell's iconic heritage buildings. Must see's include St Mary's in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland War Memorial Museum, and our renown Parnell Rose Gardens - overlooking Auckland Harbour and picture perfect in summer. Auckland City Council's Parnell Festival of Roses celebrates the new season's blooms on October 31 and November 1, 2009.

To enjoy all this, stay close by in boutique Parnell accommodation - we're only a short 10-minute bus ride from downtown Auckland!

Setting up business in Parnell

Parnell is Auckland's creative quarter, home to advertising agencies, architects, engineers, interior designers, web developers, fashion designers and, of course, Auckland's largest art gallery precinct. It's a great place to have a business and to work in - the area's buildings are human-scale, with cafés and public areas encouraging friendly exchanges. This beautifully situated business area, right next to the CBD, offers fast access to the rest of Auckland with excellent motorway access. Office and retail space is competitively priced, with good car parking. Learn more

Living in Parnell

Parnell has a special feel to it. It's a very friendly community where many residents have a long and happy history in the area. We've collected a list of community activities to take part in - Parnell clubs, classes and groups - you can participate in (and please tell us if we can add more).

And there are always plenty of new things happening in Parnell, so check our events page for the latest!

Contact Us

If you have a query about Parnell contact Parnell Inc.. Phone 09) 379 0606, use our email contact form or email direct at info@parnell.net.nz.