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Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

Development 28 Feb 2025

A night at the theatre, from one century to another

When the much-adored St James Theatre opens again, it will open to a city centre re-designed and responsive to changing times, a century after the theatre’s 1927 opening.

Pride Festival 21 Feb 2025

Multi-sensory artwork Waimahara brings Auckland Pride Festival to a reflective close 

On Saturday 1 March the 2025 Auckland Pride Festival will conclude, completing the city’s month-long celebrations in a thoughtful, restful and reflective way.

Hauraki Gulf 3 Feb 2025

Designated dog area decisions

Aotea residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Educational 17 Jan 2025

Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands

Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2024

'Seconds to Midnight' leads New Year’s Eve countdown

Emerging Kiwi songstress Cassie Henderson has just found her name in the same sentence as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Six60.

Grey Lynn Library 17 Dec 2024

Happy Birthday to Grey Lynn Library

Grey Lynn Library celebrated its 100th birthday this month.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Dec 2024

Georgia Lines brings her mellow sound to famous venue

The enchanting vocals of Georgia Lines will headline the third of 18 free concerts in this summer’s Music in Parks series.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

05 Apr 2025

Te Rā Ringa Raupa: Weaving demonstration

This talented group recreated the only known woven Māori sail, a taonga currently on display at t...

05 Apr 2025

Thai ceramics workshop for children

Join us for a clay workshop and learn how to make a pot or an animal using the pinch pot method.

05 Apr 2025

The transglobal ensemble

Come and enjoy a musical journey from around the world.

05 Apr 2025

Walk & talk wetlands

Join us for a walk at Owhanake to learn about the work being done by the Wetland Team to restore...

05 Apr 2025

World of waacking battles: Express your culture

In this World of Cultures battle edition - dancers must represent their ethnic culture/s either i...

05 Apr 2025 - 04 May 2025

Te Rā Ringa Raupa: Te Karanga o Te Rā

Threads of tradition: the journey of Te Rā Ringa Raupā and the revival of the Māori woven sail

23 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

Belly dance community classes

Join us for traditional belly dance classes in your community.

22 Mar 2025 - 04 May 2025

Celebrate Waiheke conservation with art exhibition

A collaboration with island-based creatives, The Understory Project sheds light on Waiheke’s tran...