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Kids / Family 20 Jul 2022

Enrolments open for Aotea Early Learning Centre

The doors are soon to open on Aotea’s first ever day care facility.

Environment 20 Jul 2022

An exciting step towards Waiheke’s carbon zero goal

A survey of marine carbon sequestered (captured and stored) in the Waiheke marine environment will be carried out over the next few months.

Cultural 12 Jul 2022

Hautapu ceremony a first for Aotea

Kawa Marae's day of Matariki celebrations commenced with a hautapu ceremony

Festival 1 Jul 2022

Local Board supports summer events on Aotea

Two popular summer events on the motu have received a funding boost from Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Environment 16 Jun 2022

Aotea Transfer Station opens in July

Aotea / Great Barrier Island is taking another positive step towards achieving the Zero Waste 2040 target.

Council news 16 Jun 2022

Wild weather wreaks havoc in the treetops

Arborists and contractors kept busy with storm damage, and Pukekawa loses a grand old specimen on Domain Drive.

Events

24 Feb 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Chinese Shared Reading

Come along to connect with other participants and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee/tea in...

29 Sep 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

Symonds Street Cemetery Tour

Join a free 2-hour tour of Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland’s oldest burial ground with 15,000 g...

29 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Rangitoto Island bach museum open day

Ferry to Rangitoto Island to see 34 historic baches from the 1920s and 30s, enjoy tea, and hear t...

29 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

A Walking Tour of Historic Jewish Auckland

Visit 21 sites of historical significance on this intriguing walk.

29 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Engineering New Zealand Heritage Walks

Take an intriguing walk through our city's engineering past with stories of buildings and notable...

01 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024

Make Days at the Maritime Museum | Seabird badges

Who’s your favourite squawky superhero? Make your very own seabird badge by the sea! 

25 Aug 2024 - 29 Sep 2024

Kids Learn 2 Ride

A great way for your child to try out some different bikes provided by the team and get riding.

30 Sep 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

Hidden Gems of the Inner City

Join a FREE 2-hour Queen Street tour of marble lobbies, murals, and quirky stories!