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Walkways 6 Oct 2020

Waiheke’s Te Matuku Awaawaroa Walkway open again

Te Matuku Awaawaroa Walkway has been re-opened following completion of work to divert over 1 kilometre of existing track away from kauri forest.

Cultural 6 Oct 2020

City of Sails hosts Tuia 250 flotilla

Tāmaki Makaurau is set to welcome Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla into the Waitematā on Friday 25 October.

6 Oct 2020

Auckland Harbour Bridge evokes blue water for our voyagers

Vector Lights for Tuia 250 will pay tribute to the city’s long, rich and courageous voyaging history with a bespoke light show on Auckland Harbour Bridge.

30 Sep 2020

Myers Park improvements a step closer

New design features planned for Myers Park will reflect the site's heritage and Māori culture.

Community 28 Sep 2020

Migrant and former refugee women supported through volunteering in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board's community grants programme is supporting migrant and former refugee women to learn new skills and get better connected in the community.

Community 25 Sep 2020

Tamariki connecting with nature through gardening on Waiheke

Waiheke Island Playcentre benefits from Environmental Grant.

Environment 25 Sep 2020

Environmental projects get support on Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Projects will address ecological and biosecurity challenges on the island and see improvements to freshwater systems.

Plans / Projects 18 Sep 2020

Waitematā Local Board backs Leys Institute restoration

Waitematā Local Board has endorsed the development of a detailed business case for the restoration of the Leys Institute buildings.

Events

09 Oct 2024

Who Sold Wiremu Tāmihana's Peace Covenant?

Senior Librarian Liam Appleton explores the history and provenance surrounding the 1865 peace cov...

10 Oct 2024

FROM PACIFIC TO TASMAN – AUCKLAND'S HISTORIC TRAM SYSTEM — HERITAGE TALKS

Learn about the construction and development of the public transport system through a host of fas...

10 Oct 2024

From Pacific to Tasman – Auckland’s Historic Tram System

Learn about the construction and development of this much-loved public transport system through a...

10 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

The Civic Tours

Capture unique photographs and uncover the incredible history that brings this amazing venue to l...

10 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

Tempo Dance Festival - Te Rerenga o Tere 2024

Tempo Dance Festival - Te Rerenga o Tere returns with a full programme of immersive, innovative a...

11 Oct 2024

Oral History Beginners Workshop

In this workshop, we’ll cover the basic elements of what makes a good oral history and what's use...

11 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2024

Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2024

Show Me Shorts is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading international short film festival.

12 Oct 2024

A Niu Dawn: Flip Book Animation Workshop with Elisabeth Kumaran

Join artist and animator Elisabeth Kumaran for an exciting Flipbook Animation Workshop where you'...