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Environment 7 Jun 2022

Toutouwai / North Island robins make a home of Hirakimata

There have been consistent sightings of toutouwai since 2007 on Hirakimata, the highest point on Aotea.

Climate action 26 May 2022

Songwriters 4 Climate Action album release during Music Month

Waitematā Local Board helped fund the recording of the album which took place at Roundhead Studios.

Transport 20 May 2022

Charge into Claris on your e-bike

Claris has a brand new Locky Dock station for charging e-bikes, located outside the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board office.

Walkways 20 May 2022

New loop track for Western Springs Forest, Te Wai Ōrea Park

Waitematā Local Board has decided to create a loop track for the public to enjoy, connecting the existing track at Western Springs Forest, Te Wai Ōrea Park.

Environment 18 May 2022

Waiheke community planting days open to all

Gather the whānau and bring along your gardening gear.

Walkways 6 May 2022

Waiheke’s much-loved Island Bay track reopens

There is exciting news for Waiheke residents and visitors with the announcement that the popular Island Bay track has been reopened.

6 May 2022

Waitematā Local Board welcomes new board member

A new board member has joined Waitematā Local Board following the resignation of former board member Adriana Avendano Christie in March. 

Community 6 Apr 2022

Weed amnesty a must for Waiheke

Waiheke is a network of reserves and treasured greenspaces, but the threat from invasive plant species is constant and the community is being called on to help.

Events

01 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Ride'n'seek the City Centre Loop!

Join us on a Ride 'n' seek journey and explore the City Centre Loop, a 6.7km network of off-road...

01 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2025

The Wonders of Grafton

Join Edward Bennett on a two-hour walk of Grafton.

02 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Digital drop-in sessions

Did you know ….. digital drop-in sessions are now available at Waiheke Library?

30 Apr 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group

A place to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on yo...

02 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024

Whimsical Castles // School Holidays

Step into the enchanting world of whimsical castles!

02 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

A Green Oasis: Exploring Symonds Street Cemetery

Join us for an adventure through our past!

01 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024

Vector Lights for Melanoma Awareness Month 2024

Vector Lights is dazzling for Melanoma Awareness Month to raise awareness of the deadly cancer.

10 Jan 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Digital Drop-in

Having trouble with technology? Help is on hand with this weekly drop-in session at Grey Lynn...