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Updated 29 September 2021
Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2021

Explainer: Kennedy Point marina consent

The consent process for the construction of a marina at Kennedy Point explained.

Community 20 Sep 2021

Waitematā Local Board seeks nominations for Good Citizens’ Awards

Waitematā Local Board is seeking nominations for its Good Citizens’ Awards. These awards recognise individuals and groups going above and beyond for the benefit of the diverse communities within the local board area.

Heritage 17 Sep 2021

Progress on Leys Institute buildings

Auckland Council has begun the development of a detailed business case for the restoration, modernisation and seismic remediation of the Leys Institute buildings.

Walkways 15 Sep 2021

New wayfinding signs help open up walking routes across Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board has funded wayfinding signage for pedestrians across the local board area. 

Development 6 Sep 2021

Karangahape Road records retail high before bracing for lockdown

Before the current lockdown, figures from Marketview ranked Karangahape Road the highest performing Business Improvement District across the Auckland region for the past three months.

Arts 12 Aug 2021

Rough sleepers heard through poetry

Rough sleepers are finding their voices through poetry with support from Waitematā Local Board.

Exhibition 4 Aug 2021

New community-led gallery now open at Auckland Museum

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum has opened a new gallery designed to help Auckland communities share their stories.

Pest plants 28 Jul 2021

Myrtle Rust found on Aotea Great Barrier

Island residents asked to report sightings of Myrtle Rust which has now been discovered on Aotea Great Barrier

Events

03 Oct 2024

AUCKLAND’S TREASURED OLD PUBS — HERITAGE TALKS

If you love history, architecture or just a good pub tale, come along for this illustrated talk w...

03 Oct 2024

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Live in Concert

Experience one of cinema’s most exciting martial arts spectacles and enduring love stories.

03 Oct 2024

Geek Speak : Artist Kōrero

Join Preston McNeil for a kōrero on the creation of Arca Arcade, blending retro technology with m...

03 Oct 2024

Hundred Year House Party

Join the street party on K’Road celebrating 100 years of St Kevin’s Arcade!

03 Oct 2024 - 05 Oct 2024

K Road Herstory Walking Tour

This includes where our herstory overlaps and intertwines with rainbow+ queer communities.

03 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

Port of Auckland Bus Tours

Join the Port of Auckland team for a behind-the-scenes tour of the port.

03 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 2024

A Slow Burlesque

A story about transformation, dressing up, becoming nothing, and becoming everything.

03 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

Guided Museum Tours

Make the most of your visit with a complimentary guided tour.