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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 Mar 2025 - 12 Apr 2025

Tunes 4 Tamariki: Hana the glowworm

Join Hana on her adventure to find the Auckland Philharmonia, in this semi-staged show featuring...

01 Mar 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

Casual drop-in art session

Explore your own interests with clay sculpting, drawing or painting.

06 Apr 2025

Aunty's House presents Sketch & Sip

The workshop invites participants to collaboratively stitch on a shared fabric, weaving personal...

06 Apr 2025

Kai for Community Waiheke Food Festival

Join us for a free family-friendly celebration of Waiheke’s food heritage, past, present and future.

06 Apr 2025

Spanish Guitar & Misa Tango NZ Premiere

In the first half of the concert, internationally renowned classical guitarist Barkin Sertkaya pe...

06 Apr 2025

Textiles re-imagined

Join us as we give discarded fabric scraps a new life.

06 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

Polar prints

Stack, stamp, and create your own snowy home.

06 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!