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One volunteer, 30 years, and a growing forest on Waiheke
For nearly 30 years, Waiheke resident Chris Palmer has helped transform Delamore Reserve from former farmland into regenerating native forest.
Five ways the Waiheke Local Board protects our environment
Across Waiheke, locals are taking action - trapping pests, restoring wetlands, reducing waste and protecting marine life. Backed by the Local Board, these efforts are helping safeguard the island’s environment and the wider Hauraki Gulf .
Growing food and connections on Aotea
To support steps towards creating homegrown food sources, the local board funds a Food Resilience Coordinator role.
Waitematā: Four initiatives for our environment (and how you can help)
Be inspired by local community groups and organisations protecting our environment.
Five island initiatives for our environment (and how you can help)
The natural environment of Aotea / Great Barrier is incredibly special.
Waitematā and Gulf residents: help us decide our priorities
What does the Annual Plan consultation mean for you?
Finding rhythm again with Waiheke Open Orchestra
The Waiheke Open Orchestra project got underway at the beginning of 2024 with support from Waiheke Local Board funding.
Friday nights sorted for Waiheke rangatahi
Waiheke rangatahi will continue to have a safe and active place to connect on Friday nights thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Waiheke Local Board to the Waiheke Recreation Centre.
Events
Dinosaur Discovery Track experience
A highly immersive educational experience of awe-inspiring creatures from the Cretaceous and Jura...
Woodcut Prints
The course will cover several approaches to woodcut printing, including layering blocks and combi...
Pacific Dance Festival
Pacific Dance Festival returns this June with a powerful celebration of contemporary Pacific iden...
Winter Light Cathedral
Wander through a glowing tunnel of light and feel the magic of winter come alive!
Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou | The Stars of the New Year
Explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori.
Auckland Festival of Photography outdoor exhibitions
A suite of outdoor exhibitions in response to the theme this year, Movement [Kori].
Gaps of Silence
These works listen to what lingers in the hush between worship and erasure, where the divine wait...
Letters Home
This exhibition explores the quiet, intimate act of writing letters to the people we love.