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Environment 14 Sep 2023

Sipping sustainability: Aotea / Great Barrier pioneers single-use cup revolution

Aotea/ Great Barrier is aiming to be the first place in New Zealand to eliminate single-use takeaway cups.

Community 14 Sep 2023

Plant swap stall helps you dig Parnell Festival of Roses

Green fingered plant enthusiasts will have the opportunity to grow their own collections at this year’s Parnell Festival of Roses, thanks to a unique stall.

City Centre Waterfront 14 Sep 2023

Midtown Street Party celebrates an area building character through renewal    

On Thursday 28 September the inaugural Midtown Street Party is coming to Elliott, Albert, Victoria, Wellesley, Darby and Queen Streets, and along the historic Strand Arcade - from 6pm to 9pm.

Development 14 Sep 2023

Work programme supports Waiheke wairua

More than $11 million could be spent on community programmes and projects across the motu in the coming years thanks to Waiheke’s local board.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Theatre / Performance 11 Sep 2023

The stage is set for Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out Finals Showcase

Get ready for an electrifying display of talent as the Finals Showcase of Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out kicks off on 23 September at Auckland Town Hall!

Community 31 Aug 2023

Call to halt caulerpa’s spread in Waiheke waters supported by board

Auckland boaters are being asked to stay away from areas of the Waiheke coastline following the discovery of invasive seaweed exotic caulerpa.

Walkways 15 Aug 2023

Signs on point for Tryphena Coastal Trail

Small signposts to enhance one of Aotea / Great Barrier's gems will be installed soon.

Events

04 Nov 2024 - 13 Jan 2025

Mackelvie Pattern Books

Don’t miss a summer display with highlights from James Mackelvie’s library including rare pattern...

05 Nov 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Can I Get an Underground Location and a Mythical Creature?

Experience an improvised fantasy adventure entirely made up on the spot and entirely controlled b...

07 Nov 2024

Studio One Toi Tū | ART LATE 3.0

Join us for a selection of artist kōrero and drop-in creative activities.

07 Nov 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Sir Andrew Davis – A Tribute (1944–2024)

The concert opens with two pieces by Beethoven at his most heroic and dramatic, with the outstand...

11 Nov 2024

An Evening with Stephen Fry

Step into an unforgettable evening in the company of multi-award-winning comedian, actor and mast...

12 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

How To Art

Without any time or money, can Katie and Georgie make their show?

14 Nov 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Camping

Over one raucous night in Lovers' Cove, cocktails are downed, catfights explode, and repressed de...

17 Nov 2024

NZTrio: Triptych 3 – Untamed Hope

We proudly present a new commission by Kiwi composer Eva Bedggood, offering a fresh perspective a...