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Waste 17 Jun 2020

Three-day closure of Waiheke Island Transfer Station announced

Waiheke Island Transfer Station will be closed to the public and all customers for three days from Tuesday 30 June to Thursday 2 July to allow for the transition to the new Community Resource Recovery Park.

11 Jun 2020

Bridge set to light up with sparkling iwi narrative

Get set to watch Auckland Harbour Bridge sparkle for Matariki Festival from 27 June.

Cultural 11 Jun 2020

Troy Kingi to headline Te Korakora on Federal

Troy Kingi will headline celebrations as the Federal Street party on 12 July sings and dances Matariki Festival to a close.

Community 11 Jun 2020

Connect with the star realm at Manu Aute Kite Day

Discover the ancient meaning of kites in Māori culture at a free Manu Aute Kite Day event on 29 June.

Theatre / Performance 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Dawn Karakia captivates crowd

Matariki Festival dawns with moving karanga, karakia, waiata and kotahitanga (unity).

Arts 11 Jun 2020

Mural 'comes alive' for Matariki

A mural celebrating Matariki will be brought to life on 22 and 23 June.

Environment 9 Jun 2020

Help name Ports of Auckland's new electric tugboat

Ports of Auckland will soon be welcoming the world’s first full-sized electric tugboat and you can choose its name.

Waste 8 Jun 2020

New recycling wheelie bins on their way for Waiheke

Changes to Auckland Council’s roadside waste collection services on Waiheke are now underway. The new rubbish and recycling collection services are designed to reduce waste to landfill and align more closely with services delivered across the region.

Events

10 Jul 2026

Hautapu

This year, a range of kaupapa will be held for whānau to enjoy, connect and be part of.

10 Jul 2026

Kids drop-in clay activity

Less screen time, more green time - connect to nature with this lovely mindful activity.

10 Jul 2026

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Engage in craft activities inspired by our hero whetū Hiwa-i-te-rangi and enjoy kapa haka perform...

10 Jul 2026

Matariki at Howick Historical Village

As the Matariki constellation makes its annual appearance in our skies, come along to this specia...

10 Jul 2026

Matariki night market and performances

A free community celebration activating our grounds with artists, stallholders and performers.

10 Jul 2026

Te hui Ahurei o Matariki

Celebrate Matariki with whānau. Enjoy live music, kai, crafts, art activities and fun for everyone!

10 Jul 2026

Waiatatia Mo Matariki

A magical Matariki singalong under the stars for the whole whānau.

10 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

Matariki Sunrise Yoga

Embrace a time of reflection and look forward to the New Year with a guided yoga session high abo...