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Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

Sports / Leisure 13 Apr 2016

Volunteers go the nautical mile

A group of dedicated volunteers have been going the extra mile for passengers arriving in Auckland on cruise ships this season, ensuring they receive a warm welcome from the city.

Walkways 1 Apr 2016

Improved access to Waitematā coastline

Waitematā Local Board is improving access to the Waitematā coastline by continuing its development of the Weona- Westmere Coastal Walkway.

Environment 1 Apr 2016

Drop off the grid on Great Barrier

Registrations are now open for Great Barrier Local Board’s Off the Grid event, which takes place from 12 to 15 May.

Cycling 31 Mar 2016

Lightpath success: Build it and they will come

The success of Auckland’s Lightpath shows that Aucklanders want more cycling infrastructure and they will flock to use it if it is built, says the New Zealand Transport Agency.

Cycling 31 Mar 2016

#LightpathAKL hits 100k mark

Mt Eden man Nathan Spoonly made the 100,000th journey across the popular new cycleway on the morning of 30 March.

Transport 30 Mar 2016

Your bus stop may be moving.

Some city centre bus routes and stops are changing from Sunday 17 April 2016.

Plans / Projects 23 Mar 2016

Great Barrier Island gets improved mobile access

Okiwi residents are set to enjoy improved mobile coverage when a new Vodafone cell site goes live at the end of May.

11 Mar 2016

Works to start on luxury waterfront hotel

Construction of a $200 million five-star hotel at a landmark site in downtown Auckland is set to commence.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

02 May 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Drop-in ceramics studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

07 Feb 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

29 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025

Into Ocean & Ice

Take a trip to Antarctica through the exhibition Into Ocean & Ice.

07 Jun 2025

Captain Darwin - Our Changing Planet

Voyage for nature: Captain Darwin's modern expedition!

07 Jun 2025

Māori amongst the stars: An author talk with Sascha Stronach

Come explore the void of space with author Sacha Stronach (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Huirapa) and publisher...

07 Jun 2025

Other Worlds Day

Other Worlds Day is your chance to celebrate the genre with hands-on fun, inspired by our science...

07 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Explore & Create at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Weave a tukutuku panel that says something about someone you love, yourself or your hopes for the...

07 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Taurima

Taurima – the gorgeous, crochet-like neon artworks floating above Elliott Street – return in 2025...