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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.
TAPAC: a place of learning, inspiration and connection
Three women involved with TAPAC share how the organisation fosters creativity, confidence and community.
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N0ughty Stuff
Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.
Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding
Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.
Kayaking
Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.
Nature Play
Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.
Artland by Do Ho Suh & children
The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...
The Lightship
In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...
Best Foods Comedy Gala
Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.
Gallery open late
Join artist Selina Ershadi and Kaitohu Director Ruth Buchanan for an informal introduction to The...