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Community news 29 May 2026

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.

Environment 7 Apr 2026

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 .

Community news 2 Apr 2026

Growing food and connections on Aotea

To support steps towards creating homegrown food sources, the local board funds a Food Resilience Coordinator role.

Community news 2 Apr 2026

Waitematā: Four initiatives for our environment (and how you can help)

Be inspired by local community groups and organisations protecting our environment.

Community news 2 Apr 2026

Five island initiatives for our environment (and how you can help)

The natural environment of Aotea / Great Barrier is incredibly special.

Have your say 20 Mar 2026

Waitematā and Gulf residents: help us decide our priorities

What does the Annual Plan consultation mean for you?

Community news 12 Mar 2026

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.

Community news 9 Mar 2026

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

24 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Doc Edge Festival 2026

A documentary film festival like no other!

05 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

World Press Photo and Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition

A landmark new exhibition that merges the internationally acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition...

25 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Simply Brill

A celebration of the songs, stories and songwriters who shaped the 60s.

25 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Sugar

A superstar-in-the-making shines in this electric cabaret.

25 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Haerenga

Haerenga by noa hāmana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Toa) explores Māori migration and its continua...

25 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

He Taniwha, He Tipua

This exhibition brings together a collective of three toi Māori practitioners.

25 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Ngā Takune

Through visual art, installation and written expression, they respond to lived experience with tr...

25 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Terms of Endearment

Using clay and text, the work explores emotional residue, repetition and the labour of holding wh...