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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.

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.

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.

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?

Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands
Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.

'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.

Happy Birthday to Grey Lynn Library
Grey Lynn Library celebrated its 100th birthday this month.

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

Te Rā Ringa Raupa: Weaving demonstration
This talented group recreated the only known woven Māori sail, a taonga currently on display at t...

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.


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

World of waacking battles: Express your culture
In this World of Cultures battle edition - dancers must represent their ethnic culture/s either i...

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

Belly dance community classes
Join us for traditional belly dance classes in your community.

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