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Growing food and connections on Aotea
To support steps towards creating homegrown food sources, the local board funds a Food Resilience Coordinator role.
From markets to manu – what’s on in Aotea this summer
Here are our top summer picks of things to do on Aotea / Great Barrier.
Power boost to council facilities on Aotea
Council facilities in Claris will benefit from solar power system upgrades and repairs, thanks to $800,000 Fix and Finish funding.
Aotea gets new tool to help prepare for emergencies
A new plan is set to empower the Aotea / Great Barrier community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands
Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.
Get together for Neighbours Aotearoa 2025
Connected neighbours forge stronger communities, and Neighbours Aotearoa 2025 brings people and streets together.
Aotea youth voice represented
Auckland Council has a Youth Advisory Panel, and Aotea-born Taimarino Cleave is part of it.
Understanding exotic caulerpa around Aotea
Recent exotic caulerpa surveillance around Aotea gives insight into the extent of the pest seaweed.
Events
Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa
Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...
Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library
Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...
Sau Fiafia! Boogie Down! With Island Vibes
Throw on your dancing shoes and come boogie down with us to the funky, soulful rhythms of Island...
The Blue Dome
This exhibition presents new work by Iranian born, Tāmaki Makaurau based artist Selina Ershadi.
Little Lit' Fest
Join two incredible Aotearoa authors and writing mentors for hands-on workshops designed to get y...
A reading of the Evacuation Tapes collection
Kaitohu Director and artist Ruth Buchanan will present a live interpretation of her artwork and p...
The Pearl Fishers
Don’t miss this stunning opera, performed by top New Zealand and international talent, with world...
Code Club - Avondale
Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...