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Civil Defence / Emergency Management 4 Jul 2024

Waiheke emergency volunteers get a hand from the board

Waiheke volunteer groups have received a financial boost from the local board to help prepare the island for future emergencies.

Arts 1 Jul 2024

Waimahara ‘sings’ with you in light and sound - a first for public art

Waimahara is the first of its kind; unique to Tāmaki Makaurau and unique in the world. If you sing a special waiata the artwork listens and responds, accompanying you with an awe-inspiring display of light and sound.

Community 27 Jun 2024

Exciting spaces and improved places

Waitematā Local Board shares what they have achieved for (and with) the community.

Matariki 18 Jun 2024

Matariki ki te Manawa delights and enlightens city centre: 20-day DIARY

Biggest city centre celebration of Matariki ever seen.

Transport 10 Jun 2024

Share your voice on the future of Waiheke transport

Waiheke residents are being called to share their voice on the future of Auckland’s transport.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Jun 2024

VIDEO: opera soared from the historic Strand Arcade bridges

If you missed Opera in the Strand here's a taste.

Transport 31 May 2024

Seal of approval for Motairehe Road

What was once a bumpy ride has been smoothed by a seal extension on Motairehe Road

Community 31 May 2024

From counselling to student radio – a variety of grants awarded

More than 40 successful grant applicants are progressing initiatives to benefit the community through Waitematā Local Board's grant programme

Events

06 Aug 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Teen Artwork

In a fully equipped art studio, students work progressively to develop their own visual language.

08 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Handmade spell candles

In this course you’ll be taken through the steps to create your own taper candles, tuned to your...

12 Aug 2026

Sheku & Elgar

Begin your evening with sensational live music, performed in the majestic setting of the Auckland...

13 Aug 2026

Sheku Plays Elgar

The sensational British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is one of the biggest stars of the moment, his...

15 Aug 2026

Atomic Returns

Atomic brings together a who’s-who of Aotearoa’s most celebrated musicians for a high-voltage cel...

16 Aug 2026

NZTrio: Space Jump

Experience the dynamic energy of Fazıl Say’s Space Jump, vividly portraying a thrilling ascent an...

20 Aug 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Mātātā Ensemble in Performance

Dynamic Triptych The Mātātā Ensemble return with a bold and beautifully balanced programme that c...

26 Aug 2026

Rightsize your home

Feel more confident and in control on your downsizing journey so you can transition with ease.