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Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

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.

Educational 9 Dec 2015

Zoo Tales: What’s the Māori word for fat and round?

This week on Zoo Tales, we follow kunekune pigs, Alma and Neena, on their daily walk through the zoo.

Cycling 7 Dec 2015

Video: Watch the Magenta Adventure in action

Video: See the first cyclists zoom down Auckland's stunning new cycleway.

Environment 7 Dec 2015

Auckland free of Queensland fruit fly

MPI has confirmed that Auckland is now free of the Queensland fruit fly.

Cycling 4 Dec 2015

Video: Another look at Auckland's new Lightpath

Here's another look at how an unused motorway offramp was transformed into a magical – and magenta – celebration of cycling.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

19 Jun 2025

Matariki with Ria Hall

Join us for a magical Matariki celebration as we come together to honour te tau hou Māori with an...

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...

20 Jun 2025

Come Together - Live Rust

Celebrate 5 Years of Legendary Rock with Neil Young, Pink Floyd & Led Zeppelin!

20 Jun 2025

Live Storytelling: Whetū Wāhine

Stories under the stars: a Matariki journey

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Explore the path of Waihorotiu, the stream that carved the valley we now call Queen Street, and d...

20 Jun 2025

Whetū Wahine

Step into an immersive Storytime session where our kaitiaki of the stars will share captivating t...

20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Kaui Whetū

Explore sea-inspired patterns and symbols while learning the traditional Māori art of tukutuku.

20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Toi Whakairo: Master Carving in Action

Watch waka come to life!