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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

21 Mar 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Enactment - Draunikau Hawthorn

Ritualists are those who hold their hand closest to the fire, those that perform a sacred duty to...

03 Jul 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Delaney Davidson

Renowned for his intimate, magnetic performances, Delaney Davidson brings his newest album, Baby...

03 Jul 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

Musicals Mayhem

Le Gateau Chocolat will tug at your heartstrings as he crams every musical you know and love into...

03 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

Matariki Night Markets

Bring your whānau, bring your friends and experience Matariki in the heart of the city.

04 Jul 2026

He waiata mā Waitā

Join Hinekoia Tomlinson from Waiata Mai Vocal Coaching for a whānau-friendly, fun and inclusive w...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Grey Lynn Pukapuka Taonga

Come and see an in-library exhibition of some of Grey Lynn Library’s most special pukapuka!

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Matariki ki MOTAT

Celebrate Matariki at MOTAT with hands-on, immersive and digital experiences for all ages.

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

The Stars of Matariki - Ngā Whetu o Matariki

Drop into the museum and watch the story of Matariki unfold through sand art.