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Waitematā & Gulf Ward

Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

Transport 9 Mar 2016

Walk this way: Pedestrians turn out for Walk2Work Day

Wednesday morning’s wet weather didn’t stop thousands of Aucklanders from walking to work on Walk2Work Day, part of Walk Month March.

Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for peo...

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Educational 26 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Take a tour of Pridelands

Enjoy a VIP tour of Auckland Zoo's new Pridelands site!

19 Feb 2016

Griffiths Holdings building coming down

Assessments carried out late last year confirmed that it’s structurally unsafe and demolition is required.

Pools 18 Feb 2016

Spa pools treated after Legionella bacteria detected

Spa pools at Auckland Council’s leisure facilities have been given an additional chemical clean as a precautionary measure following the detection of Legionella bacteria in two spa pools.

Cycling 17 Feb 2016

City cycleway to improve travel choice

The final design for the Quay St Cycleway has been announced on 17 February, with the cycleway opening in late May.

Cycling 9 Feb 2016

Lightpath riding high, with cycle journeys on the increase

Nelson Street’s new pink Lightpath, Te Ara I Whiti, is now the second most popular cycle route in Auckland, with thousands of keen cyclists and pedestrians making use of the path over the summer break.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

Community Forum is an open meeting which provides an opportunity for individuals and community or...

13 Jun 2025

Songs from The Factory

Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring music of The Factory, New Zealand’s groundbreaking Pacific...

13 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Michelle Brasier: Reform

Of the thousands of shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, this hilarious hour of storytelling and music...

14 Jun 2025

Auckland Youth Symphonic Band: Simple Gifts

A musical afternoon: Performance by the Auckland Youth Symphonic Band

14 Jun 2025

Battle Chorus: Disco Inferno

Get ready to channel your inner '70s icon — think flares, sequins, and platform shoes—and step in...

14 Jun 2025

Cook Island Dance and Flower Adornment Workshops with Aunty Kura

Join renowned Pacific dance practitioner Aunty Kura Taruia for a free ura (Cook Island dance) and...

14 Jun 2025

Pacific Dance OnScreen

Pacific Dance OnScreen is the film screening of the Pacific Dance Festival.

14 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Iwa

The exhibition Iwa takes inspiration from the nine stars of Matariki, with nine ringatoi Māori in...