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22 Jul 2021

10-year budget makes recovery possible for Aotea Great Barrier Island

Auckland Council's 10-year recovery budget will help Aotea Great Barrier Island recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

22 Jul 2021

Story of marginalised creatives supported with funding by Waitematā Local Board

A book telling the story of the Pikitoi project has been published with funding support from Waitematā Local Board.

Development 22 Jul 2021

Kōrimurimu weaves art with technology, creating a world-first

Another much-anticipated detail has been installed at Te Wānanga in downtown Auckland, giving Aucklanders the chance to lie on the flax-like surface of Kōrimurimu, breathe in the sea air, look up to the sky and hear the movement of the tide below.

19 Jul 2021

Waiheke will benefit from 10-year recovery budget

Auckland Council's 10-year recovery budget will help Waiheke recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

8 Jul 2021

10-year recovery budget delivers for Waitematā

Auckland Council's 10-year budget will help Waitematā recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

City Centre Waterfront 2 Jul 2021

Auckland’s world-class waterfront opens

The completion of Auckland’s Downtown Programme marks the delivery of six key projects revitalising Quay Street and Galway Street, strengthening the sea wall and improving transport links in the city centre.

Environment 28 Jun 2021

Local board shows commitment to environment on Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board allocates over $200,000 to local environment projects.

Environment 28 Jun 2021

Five reasons why you should buy plants locally on Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board is encouraging both residents and visitors to buy plants locally on the island.

Events

15 Apr 2026 - 14 May 2026

Moon Giants - Isla Thomson

Isla Thomson is a multidisciplinary artist who focuses on recreating historical processes.

15 Apr 2026 - 14 May 2026

Secret Garden - Brie Rate

In Secret garden, impressions of urban natural and unnatural debris are used to depict surreal ye...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

17 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Vector Lights for Poppy Day 2026

Vector Lights shines red in support of Poppy Day, Auckland Returned Services Association’s annual...

18 Apr 2026

Build Your Own Terrarium - A Playdate for Plant Lovers

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

18 Apr 2026

Raranga Harakeke: Weaving Flax with Rewa Grimsdale

Learn about the culture and techniques of raranga in this beginner's workshop.

18 Apr 2026

WilderFest

Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...

19 Apr 2026

This Love Between Us

Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer, known for his work with the Auckland Chamber...