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A short walk away from the harbour, you'll discover 10 leafy green spaces
We are nurturing more natural spaces for you to enjoy - check out our city centre parks
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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.
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VIDEO: opera soared from the historic Strand Arcade bridges
If you missed Opera in the Strand here's a taste.
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Seal of approval for Motairehe Road
What was once a bumpy ride has been smoothed by a seal extension on Motairehe Road
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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
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Funding goes to a range of projects on the motu
Thirteen successful grant applicants have been allocated funding at Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board's April business meeting.
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Midtown erupts into song this May for New Zealand Music Month
New Zealand Music Month is spilling into the streets, squares and laneways of Tāmaki Makaurau this autumn.
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Board grants help at local level
Over $30,000 was allocated to community groups in the Waiheke Local Board’s April grants round.
Events
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NZTrio: Triptych 2 – Untrodden Ways
Our journey continues with Jennifer Higdon’s ‘Piano Trio’, evoking colours being spread on a canv...
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Rigoletto
Join NZ Opera, a star-studded cast and a Fiat Bambina as Verdi steps into uncharted artistic terr...
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Large-Scale Organic Hand-Building
This demonstration will provide a valuable opportunity to learn and refine your skills.
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Live in Concert
Experience one of cinema’s most exciting martial arts spectacles and enduring love stories.
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A Slow Burlesque
A story about transformation, dressing up, becoming nothing, and becoming everything.
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A Niu Dawn
New Zealand-born Samoan and Tongan artists respond to the 1970s Dawn Raids in Aotearoa.
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Arca Arcade "Round One"
This exhibition reimagines the golden era of gaming as modern art.
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Romesh Ranganathan – Hustle
Join Romesh as he examines all of these issues and more while providing no real answers.