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City Centre Waterfront 13 Feb 2024

GDP and employment data shows city centre outpacing NZ for second consecutive year

For the second year in a row, Auckland’s high-achieving city centre has outpaced New Zealand in both GDP and employment growth.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Feb 2024

Auckland’s pan-Asian flair ignites city centre in 15-day Lunar New Year celebration

We’re joining millions of others round the world celebrating Lunar New Year – opening as the new moon rises and closing as the full moon fills the sky with light.

Environment 24 Jan 2024

Eco-hub not taken for granted

OME have created a community eco-hub thanks to nearly $14,000 of local board grants.

Playgrounds 17 Jan 2024

Glad tidings for Gladstone Park playground

A Parnell playground reopened with a crowd just in time for the summer holidays.

17 Jan 2024

Aotea residents help tackle pest weed problem

A new initiative educates and supports weed control measures on the island.

Zero Waste 18 Dec 2023

Solar power for Anamata supports elimination of single-use cups

Anamata's new dishwasher helps wash mugs for local business, enabled by grant funding for solar power.

Community 4 Dec 2023

Waiheke grants make a difference where it counts

Waiheke arts and culture, environmental, and community initiatives will be receiving over $62,000 from the Waiheke Local Board following its latest grants rounds.

Council news 1 Dec 2023

Prohibited Fire Season for Hauraki Gulf Islands

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 1 December 2023

Events

18 Jul 2026

Pounamu reiniho tooth pendant workshop

In this hands-on experience, you will learn the art of crafting contemporary pounamu whale-teeth...

18 Jul 2026

Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu

Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu closes Matariki Festival with a thrilling music line-up honouring the p...

18 Jul 2026

Weaving Workshop

Join Te Whaea Witika for a weaving workshop that brings the tradition of raranga to life.

23 May 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Manahua - A Weavers’ Collective

Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice.

18 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

FAM: Food. Art. Market

Expect a colourful mix of stalls, delicious bites and plenty of reasons to wander the road.

21 Jul 2026 - 08 Sep 2026

Portrait Foundations

This course will introduce drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and John...

21 Jul 2026 - 22 Sep 2026

Drop-In Print Studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio.

22 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

Water-based woodblock printing

In this course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of a sustainable and low-tech printmakin...