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9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Elections 24 Feb 2023

Local board welcomes new member following by-election

Results from the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election confirm Laura Caine as the newest member elected to the board.

Elections 22 Dec 2022

Candidates confirmed for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election

Nominations for Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election have now closed. Four eligible candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board.

Sports / Leisure 20 Dec 2022

Surf school scores new boards

Young surfers who partake in Aotea Boardriders Club’s lessons have ended the year on a high, with brand new surfboards to learn on thanks to a local board grant.

Community 20 Dec 2022

‘Fab It Up’ spreads joy among street whānau

A day of pampering for our street whānau lifted their spirits.

Beaches 1 Dec 2022

Staying safe in Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay this summer

With the summer season upon us everyone’s looking to get out and enjoy the water. Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay is a great place to do that

Hauraki Gulf 1 Dec 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands

A total ban on all outdoor fires is in place and previous permits are suspended.

Arts 30 Nov 2022

Waiheke initiatives get helping hand from board

Take a look at just a few key examples from around Waiheke that will be getting a financial boost thanks to Waiheke Local Board’s latest local and multiboard grants round.

Events

26 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Bookchat at Little Leys

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read!

27 Mar 2026

Free Film Screening

Enjoy Park Chan-Wook's critically acclaimed 2003 film 'Oldboy,' 2004 Grand Prix Winner at Cannes...

28 Mar 2026

A performance by Kalisolaite 'Uhila

Join artist Kalisolaite 'Uhila for a durational performance which explores the Tongan concept of...

28 Mar 2026

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop

Learn to paint iconic symbols "the Four Gentlemen" plants in Chinese Art. These plants are centra...

28 Mar 2026

Everybody Eats in Te Komititanga

A free, climate-friendly community meal in the heart of the city. Everybody Eats returns to Te Ko...

28 Mar 2026

French Market

This free, family-friendly event will feature French-inspired food, artisan products, live music,...

28 Mar 2026

K-pop Culture Night

Come enjoy a relaxed afternoon at Ellen Melville Centre.

28 Mar 2026

Rhythms and colours of Malaysia

Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Malaysia through an interactive cultural experience.