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Community 27 Jan 2026

Waiheke board supports community and environmental projects in latest grant round

The Waiheke Local Board has allocated funding to a range of local and environmental projects through its Local and Environmental Grant Round, supporting initiatives that benefit the island’s community and environment.

Zero Waste 15 Dec 2025

One year on: Anamata’s journey of recovery and renewal

One year after a major fire tore through the Anamata Shop and main shed at the Aotea Community Recycling Centre (CRC) on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, the team reflect on what has happened since.

Community 10 Dec 2025

Powering up with sunshine in Claris

Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun. 

Community 3 Dec 2025

Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal

Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Dec 2025

Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons

Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.

Akl Paths 1 Dec 2025

Grey Lynn to Western Springs pathway reopens after major repairs

A popular short cut is back in action in Grey Lynn

Community 28 Nov 2025

Skating and Community at Tawaipareira Reserve

From beginners to seasoned skaters, Tawaipareira Reserve on Waiheke has become more than just a skate park.

Events

07 Feb 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Chinese Shared Reading

Join us for shared reading and meaningful conversations in Chinese.

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Mar 2026

Casual Drop-in Art Group

The Casual Drop-In Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friend...

13 Nov 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Vector Lights Sparkle Hour

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots aro...

08 Feb 2026

HIV & The Law: Report Launch & Community Awareness Event

Join Positive Women Inc., Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, Body Positive & Toitū te Ao for a special...

08 Feb 2026

Rumble in the Square

Twenty Warriors. Only One Survives. Get ready for the ultimate wrestling showdown with Impact Pro...

11 Feb 2026

Pride Poetry Speakeasy & Open Mic 2026

Samesame but Different Queer Writer’s Festival presents the 2026 PRIDE Poetry Speakeasy and Open...

12 Feb 2026

Poetry Takeover

A vibrant, multi-sensory spoken word experience celebrating Tāmaki Makaurau’s diverse poetry comm...

12 Feb 2026

Sketching: Auckland without End

Experiment with different mark-making approaches and use drawing as a way of thinking, noticing a...