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Lighting up volunteer accommodation
Grant funding from the local board is helping volunteers make a difference at Glenfern Sanctuary.
How to apply: Waitematā Local or Quick Response Grant
Applying for a local board grant for the first time can be daunting, we want to help.
How we’re delivering for Aotea, guided by locals
The island is home to a range of community-driven initiatives that strengthen resilience, connection, and sustainability.
What we’re delivering in Waitematā, shaped by you
From local pools and libraries to new public spaces and youth initiatives, the Waitematā Local Board invests in the places and activities people rely on every day.
Four reasons to explore Pukekawa paths
Pukekawa / Auckland Domain has pathways for everyone! Check out the recently upgraded walks in the domain.
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.
Events
Dinosaur Discovery Track experience
A highly immersive educational experience of awe-inspiring creatures from the Cretaceous and Jura...
Twilight Mahjong Club
Join us for Twilight Mahjong Club, the perfect way to unwind after work, lectures or a busy day.
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.
Movement therapy for mamas and bubbas
A time to release stress, be playful, and create connections!
Guided tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now
Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now.
Encore! Artboards
Enjoy photographs highlighting the diversity of the Tāmaki music scene.
Encore!
The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a...