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Development 1 Nov 2024

First section of redesigned Victoria Street opens with fresh feel and function

The first section of a redesigned Victoria Street - from Elliott Street to Queen Street - has opened to the public.

Plans / Projects 29 Oct 2024

Board approves Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park plan

Waiheke is about to have a plan in place for the future management of the popular Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park.

Transport 25 Oct 2024

Safer speed limits for the island

Summer is coming and so are safer speeds!

Have your say 22 Oct 2024

Should Waiheke's Esplanade Path be closed to private vehicles?

Waiheke residents are being called to give feedback on a proposal to close a section of the Esplanade Path to vehicles this month.

City Centre Waterfront 21 Oct 2024

Pictures tell the story of our city centre’s transformation

“A city is an ever-changing process, more like a garden.”

Development 21 Oct 2024

Watercare begins preliminary work to futureproof the city centre’s wastewater infrastructure

Three midtown sites are being prepared and shafts are being built, ready for a tunnel boring machine to be lowered into the ground in 2025.

Development 3 Oct 2024

Art Week brings brush strokes of the unexpected from 4 to 13 October

A ten-day diary of must-see happenings in Auckland’s city centre.

Pools 24 Sep 2024

Decision on Olympic Pool lease made

Waitematā Local Board has agreed to the extension of Olympic Pool and Fitness Limited's (OPFL) lease to manage the Olympic Pool and Fitness Centre in Newmarket until November 2034, subject to statutory processes.

Events

26 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Bookchat at Little Leys

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read!

27 Mar 2026

Free Film Screening

Enjoy Park Chan-Wook's critically acclaimed 2003 film 'Oldboy,' 2004 Grand Prix Winner at Cannes...

28 Mar 2026

A performance by Kalisolaite 'Uhila

Join artist Kalisolaite 'Uhila for a durational performance which explores the Tongan concept of...

28 Mar 2026

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop

Learn to paint iconic symbols "the Four Gentlemen" plants in Chinese Art. These plants are centra...

28 Mar 2026

Everybody Eats in Te Komititanga

A free, climate-friendly community meal in the heart of the city. Everybody Eats returns to Te Ko...

28 Mar 2026

French Market

This free, family-friendly event will feature French-inspired food, artisan products, live music,...

28 Mar 2026

K-pop Culture Night

Come enjoy a relaxed afternoon at Ellen Melville Centre.

28 Mar 2026

Rhythms and colours of Malaysia

Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Malaysia through an interactive cultural experience.