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Plans / Projects 14 Nov 2023

Waitematā Local Board adopts its three-year plan

Waitematā's Local Board Plan sets out what it plans to achieve over the next three years.

Festival 13 Nov 2023

Parnell Festival of Roses – a bloomin’ good time

The sun came out and greeted the community for a fun-filled day at Parnell Festival of Roses 2023, which attracted more than 5,000 attendees.

8 Nov 2023

Bird’s the word: Aotea's 2023 Bird Count Wants You!

Bird enthusiasts on Aotea / Great Barrier are wanted for the next Aotea Bird Count, set to take place in December 2023.

Development 2 Nov 2023

Midtown construction schedule continues to build momentum while expanding scope of underground works

In a recently published update, the Auckland Council group continues to deliver positive momentum across the Midtown Regeneration Programme while building smarter across agencies.  

Community 20 Oct 2023

Next steps for Leys Institute and 254 Ponsonby Road

Designs for two major community spaces in the Ponsonby area have been approved.

Environment 17 Oct 2023

By-law helps Waiheke birds take flight

Waiheke’s birdlife will be flying high this summer following the un-leashing of a plan to create a bird friendly beach zone thanks to Waiheke’s local board.

City Centre Waterfront 28 Sep 2023

Targeted rate helps drive positive momentum for high-achieving city centre

New Zealand’s highest performing 4.3 square kilometres is seeing a return to form, with data showing growth in employment and GDP in Auckland’s city centre tracking faster than New Zealand as a whole.

Cultural 20 Sep 2023

Te reo classes connect communities on Aotea

Free Māori language classes on Aotea are being funded by the local board.

Events

16 Jun 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Central

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

10 Jun 2026 - 07 Feb 2027

Dinosaur Discovery Track experience

A highly immersive educational experience of awe-inspiring creatures from the Cretaceous and Jura...

05 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Pacific Dance Festival

Pacific Dance Festival returns this June with a powerful celebration of contemporary Pacific iden...

05 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

Winter Light Cathedral

Wander through a glowing tunnel of light and feel the magic of winter come alive!

03 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Balloon Dog

Our award-winning creative team bring you all the things people love about Indian Ink: humour, he...

02 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou | The Stars of the New Year

Explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori.

26 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography outdoor exhibitions

A suite of outdoor exhibitions in response to the theme this year, Movement [Kori].

21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Gaps of Silence

These works listen to what lingers in the hush between worship and erasure, where the divine wait...