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Environment 9 Feb 2021

Climate hui on Waiheke will help shape local action plan

A project is in the works that will provide a road map for Waiheke to become a low carbon community.

Transport 4 Feb 2021

Auckland Dockline Tram returns to Auckland waterfront

The iconic Auckland Dockline Tram will be back on track performing its well versed 1.5km loop of Wynyard Quarter from this Sunday 7 February, 2021.

Community 4 Feb 2021

Waiheke Local Board gives support for rāhui to protect the island’s kaimoana

Waiheke Local Board has passed a notice of motion supporting the rāhui placed by Ngāti Pāoa over the waters surrounding Waiheke.

Transport 3 Feb 2021

Rainbow crossing comes to Auckland

Auckland’s first ‘Rainbow Crossing’ is coming to Karangahape Road and is planned to be installed in front of St Kevin’s Arcade in time to mark the end of Auckland Pride Month.

Waste 29 Jan 2021

Waiheke, it’s time to book your inorganic collection

Bookings are now open on Waiheke Island for Auckland Council’s inorganic service. Collections will take place from November 2019 to May 2020.

Kids / Family 22 Jan 2021

Busker festival brings jaw-dropping acts to our newest city spaces

An unmissable line-up of eight local street performers who have entertained across the globe, from Edinburgh to the Middle East, will hit our newest spaces along the waterfront and Viaduct Basin over Anniversary Weekend.

Sports / Leisure 14 Jan 2021

What you need to know to get in on the PRADA Cup action this weekend 

The PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series starts 15 January, a five-week-long racing spectacle to determine who will take on Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup Match in March.

Arts 21 Dec 2020

Artist in Residence re-imagines Aotea Great Barrier Island

Depicting places and people in new and innovative ways are at the heart of what 2020’s Artist in Residence Chris McDowall seeks to accomplish.

Events

13 Oct 2024

Navigating Moana Oceania

The talk includes archaeological research from the Bay of Islands to illustrate the themes of lon...

13 Oct 2024

Vector Lights for Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2024

Vector Lights is lighting up for Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, the advanced stage of br...

13 Oct 2024

Vintage Market Day

Come along to find a treasure amongst the myriad of items.

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

14 Oct 2024 - 18 Nov 2024

Throw & Pinch

Join us for a relaxing six-week evening ceramics course with Val. Through demonstrations and hand...

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Parnell Library

Join our librarian's for a half hour of movement, song and fun to help your kiddo's social, menta...

15 Oct 2024

Hands on Dumplings

Roll your sleeves up and get your hands dirty.

15 Oct 2024

VAL ONG — THROW IT DOWN 2.0

This exciting course is for students who want to hone in more of their throwing skills on the whe...