Local
News
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
SS Puke
Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.
Come Together - Talking Heads
Enjoy a recreation of one of the greatest live albums and concert films of all time.
Low-sensory hours
Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...
Life after Stroke: Stroke Education groups
Join others in your community affected by stroke in a series of small group education sessions th...
Repair Café – Central City Library
Volunteer repairers are available to help fix clothing, electric household items and electronics.
Auckland Festival of Photography
NZ's premium international photographic festival, providing artistic expression and engagement wi...
Tōfā Mamao
The work examines the tension between demanding cultural traditions, which often consume the imme...