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Hauraki Gulf 10 Dec 2021

Work underway to control non-native seaweed found on Aotea Great Barrier Island

An invasive seaweed that spreads rapidly has been discovered in waters surrounding Aotea Great Barrier Island.

Transport 24 Nov 2021

Improvements on the way for paths and greenways across Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board will spend about two million dollars on improvements to paths and greenways in the local board area through its Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

Community 24 Nov 2021

Tamariki and rangatahi supported with reading in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board is supporting a literacy programme for youth.

Council news 17 Nov 2021

Waitematā Local Board welcomes new board member

Glenda Fryer has joined Waitematā Local Board following the resignation of former board member Sarah Trotman in October. 

City Centre Waterfront 16 Nov 2021

Creating art through cleaning – a Christmas makeover coming to Nelson Street laneway

A new creative artwork will emerge in the Nelson Street laneway just in time for Christmas.

19 Oct 2021

Resignation of Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman

Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman has resigned her position on the board.

Community 12 Oct 2021

Te Hā Noa – one step closer

Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are working together to deliver improvements to Auckland city centre’s midtown in time for the opening of the City Rail Link’s Aotea Station.

Events

31 Jan 2026

Seed Ball Workshop: Help Our Pollinators

Create “throw and grow” seed balls at Parnell Library in this fun, eco-friendly craft session hel...

31 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

After the undercurrents

This exhibition brings together the artwork of Gordon Bennett and Emily Karaka, two senior painte...

30 Jan 2026 - 01 Feb 2026

Auckland Latin Fiesta

Get ready for three vibrant days celebrating Latin American culture through music, dance, art, an...

30 Jan 2026 - 06 Feb 2026

Vector Lights for Waitangi Day

Vector Lights commemorates Waitangi Day with a dynamic light and sound show on the iconic Aucklan...

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.

28 Jan 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

Life Drawing 101

Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...

27 Jan 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.

22 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

SpinPoi

Learn to twirl and flow with colourful poi in a fun, beginner-friendly session.