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Health / Wellbeing 21 Nov 2022

A hearty new addition to the island

Two lifesaving devices are arriving on Aotea / Great Barrier thanks to the Community Heart Care Project.

Community 16 Nov 2022

Creativity brings hope to homeless communities

Dreams are being created and aspirations shaped in a concrete garage just off Karangahape Road in the central city.

Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of th...

Community 31 Oct 2022

Waiheke foraging at your fingertips

Waiheke locals can now access free, nutritious food through an online food map that locates hundreds of fruit trees planted with funding from Waiheke Local Board.

Elections 26 Oct 2022

By-election announced for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board

Candidate nominations for the by-election will open on Thursday 24 November, and close 12pm Thursday 22 December 2022. The voting period will be from Thursday 26 January to 12pm, Friday 17 February 2023.

Environment 20 Oct 2022

Clean energy on Aotea gets a $130,000 boost

Four different groups have been given funding to increase their use of solar energy in Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s most recent Capital Grant allocations.

20 Oct 2022

Adding a splash of colour to Auckland’s cityscape

Annual flower display beds around the central city are turning heads.

Plans / Projects 5 Oct 2022

Have your say on Leys Institute restoration and modernisation designs

It is time to have your say on the future design for the restoration of the much-loved Leys Institute at 20 St Marys Road, with consultation on two design options open until 1 December.

Events

28 Mar 2026

Tātai Hono: Te Tīriti ki Tāmaki

Come and learn directly from Māori research specialists who will guide you through whakapapa rese...

28 Mar 2026

Teds on Ted

Pack a picnic, and gather the whanāu for a delightful adventure with your teddy on the beautiful...

28 Mar 2026

Urban Gardening for Autumn & Winter

Join experienced urban gardener Paul Crowhurst for a hands-on workshop exploring how to go fresh,...

28 Mar 2026

Vector Lights for Earth Hour

Gather with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights switch off from your favourite viewing spot...

28 Feb 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

The Leys Institute Little Library’s film club screens famous, influential, and entertaining maste...

13 Dec 2025 - 23 May 2026

Breeze Sailing

A journey on Breeze is an exciting, energetic on-water experience and passengers are encouraged t...

29 Mar 2026

Auckland Triathlon Festival

Be part of the Auckland Triathlon Festival - a brand-new event that brings exciting, world-class...

29 Mar 2026

Aunty's House presents Sketch&Sip

Get ready to unwind, connect and create with Aunty’s House and Masala Bazaar at Studio One Toi Tū...