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Environment 16 Jun 2022

Aotea Transfer Station opens in July

Aotea / Great Barrier Island is taking another positive step towards achieving the Zero Waste 2040 target.

Environment 7 Jun 2022

Toutouwai / North Island robins make a home of Hirakimata

There have been consistent sightings of toutouwai since 2007 on Hirakimata, the highest point on Aotea.

Climate action 26 May 2022

Songwriters 4 Climate Action album release during Music Month

Waitematā Local Board helped fund the recording of the album which took place at Roundhead Studios.

Transport 20 May 2022

Charge into Claris on your e-bike

Claris has a brand new Locky Dock station for charging e-bikes, located outside the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board office.

Environment 18 May 2022

Waiheke community planting days open to all

Gather the whānau and bring along your gardening gear.

6 May 2022

Waitematā Local Board welcomes new board member

A new board member has joined Waitematā Local Board following the resignation of former board member Adriana Avendano Christie in March. 

Community 6 Apr 2022

Weed amnesty a must for Waiheke

Waiheke is a network of reserves and treasured greenspaces, but the threat from invasive plant species is constant and the community is being called on to help.

Community 24 Mar 2022

A SPACE for inclusive poetry

The Street Poets and Artists Collective Enterprise (SPACE) project is a partnership between Auckland Council Connected Communities and the Auckland City Mission, giving rough sleepers a chance to have their voices heard.

Events

08 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Yoga Vinyasa

Yoga in a friendly environment, connecting with breath and body, releasing stress.

14 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ponsonby

Bring your babies and toddlers to a fun half hour filled with music, movement and a little bit of...

15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

18 Jun 2026

Auckland Art Gallery - Open Late

To celebrate the exhibition Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now, we’re hosting an unmissable evenin...

18 Jun 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: WAIWHAI

A performance weaving sound and feeling, summoning spontaneous music that wades between the stran...

18 Jun 2026

Piringatahi: Voices of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

The perfect midday outing - live music and a rare opportunity to discover the remarkable stories...

18 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Babyface

A fantastic, high energy, very funny show, with a loveable character at its heart.

18 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

Sons of Vao

Forged in fire, bound by blood.