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From markets to manu – what’s on in Aotea this summer
Here are our top summer picks of things to do on Aotea / Great Barrier.
Get out and about across Waitematā this summer
Summer is here! If you’re looking something to do with your kids, grandchildren or neighbours, look no further.
Waiheke board supports community and environmental projects in latest grant round
The Waiheke Local Board has allocated funding to a range of local and environmental projects through its Local and Environmental Grant Round, supporting initiatives that benefit the island’s community and environment.
One year on: Anamata’s journey of recovery and renewal
One year after a major fire tore through the Anamata Shop and main shed at the Aotea Community Recycling Centre (CRC) on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, the team reflect on what has happened since.
Powering up with sunshine in Claris
Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.
Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light
Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun.
Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal
Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.
Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons
Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.
Events
The Blue Dome
This exhibition presents new work by Iranian born, Tāmaki Makaurau based artist Selina Ershadi.
Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class
Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.
At Close Range
At Close Range presents work by a group of artists who regard printmaking as a methodology, a mea...
Failures Teach us More than Success
Mark Alister Raymer and James S Watson have collaborated to bring this less-than-pristine pile of...
Moon Giants - Isla Thomson
Isla Thomson is a multidisciplinary artist who focuses on recreating historical processes.
Secret Garden - Brie Rate
Impressions of urban natural and unnatural debris are used to depict surreal yet familiar scenes...
Encore! Artboards
Enjoy photographs highlighting the diversity of the Tāmaki music scene.
Encore!
The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a...