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Waitematā & Gulf Ward

Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

21 Dec 2015

GridAKL celebrates milestones in December

GridAKL in the Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct celebrated two major milestones in December, with the first permanent building opening its doors and work starting on a new building.

Transport 21 Dec 2015

City Rail Link kicks off with site blessing

Preliminary work for the City Rail Link (CRL) started on 21 December with a dawn blessing of the work site.

Cycling 17 Dec 2015

Behind the Scenes at Auckland’s Lightpath

While thousands of Aucklanders continue to enjoy the city’s new iconic Nelson St cycleway, little is known about the hard work behind the scenes to create the dazzling magenta Lightpath.

Community 16 Dec 2015

City centre board endorses staged approach to square upgrade

Upgrades to Freyberg Square and the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland’s city centre will begin in mid-2016, following strong public support.

Cycling 15 Dec 2015

Thousands cycle Auckland's Lightpath

Thousands of people have used Te Ara I Whiti – the Lightpath during the first fortnight since the Nelson Street off-ramp was transformed into a dazzling magenta cycleway.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2015

Galapagos tortoises home for Christmas

Auckland Zoo’s Galapagos tortoises Smiley, Willy, Snapper, and Chippie, who have just moved into their redeveloped exhibit, The Galapagos.

Development 14 Dec 2015

City Rail Link to be built under Commercial Bay

The first stage of the City Rail Link project will be built on the site of the Downtown Mall, between lower Queen Street and Albert Street.

Policies / Regulations 14 Dec 2015

Waiheke vineyard owner fined for excessive helicopter flights

The council has welcomed a district court decision to fine a property owner for excessive helicopter flights.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

20 Feb 2025 - 24 Dec 2025

Midtown Street Party

Bring your family and friends and join us for live performing arts, delicious eats and hidden ret...

18 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival

Come for the day or spend the Weekend on Waiheke.

19 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025

Live Storytelling: Mrs Chippy’s Arctic Adventure

Mrs. Chippy's Antarctic Adventure: A Fun Storytelling Journey for Kids!

22 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025

Vector Lights for Anzac Day 2025

Vector Lights commemorates the courageous servicemen and servicewomen of Aotearoa New Zealand, pa...

22 Apr 2025 - 10 May 2025

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

One murder, eight suspects and a wild ride that’s about to go off the rails.

23 Apr 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Other Worlds: Curator Talks

Learn about the big ideas and publishing history of this expansive genre and immerse yourself in...

26 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

Overload

Overload is a two-day convention devoted to celebrating Aotearoa New Zealand’s flourishing anime...

24 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Parnell Library

A fun interactive session of songs, stories and bubbles for babies and toddlers.