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Have your say 5 Mar 2021

Message from Waitematā Local Board Chair Richard Northey

Waitematā Local Board Chair Richard Northey is urging residents of Waitematā to have a say on the local board's priorities during the Recovery Budget consultation, closing 22 March 2021.

Environment 2 Mar 2021

Feral pigs close to eradication on Waiheke

A feral pig control programme on Waiheke has successfully reached a point where eradication is possible thanks to support from Ngāti Pāoa and other landowners and the Natural Environment Targeted Rate.

Plans / Projects 26 Feb 2021

The transformation of downtown to continue with development opportunity

The revitalisation of the city centre’s downtown precinct is set to continue with Panuku Development Auckland and Auckland Transport working together to find a development partner for the Downtown Car Park.

Development 25 Feb 2021

Federal Street transformation continues with Stage 2 upgrade

A new shared space is coming to the city centre with work commencing in March to transform Federal Street between Mayoral Drive and Wellesley Street into a safer space for pedestrians.

25 Feb 2021

Support shown for continuance of Waiheke Governance Pilot

A report evaluating a governance pilot running on Waiheke over the last three years has been released this week by Auckland Council’s Research and Evaluation Unit.

23 Feb 2021

Local board gives approval for national Erebus Memorial in Dove-Myer Robinson Park

Waitematā Local Board has given landowner approval for an application to build a national Erebus Memorial in Parnell’s Dove-Myer Robinson Park.

Have your say 22 Feb 2021

Aucklanders urged to have a say on critical 10-year Recovery Budget

Public feedback is now open until 22 March 2021 for Auckland Council's 10-year Recovery Budget.

Have your say 22 Feb 2021

Aotea residents urged to have a say on critical 10-year ‘Recovery Budget’

Public feedback is now open until 22 March 2021 for Auckland Council's 10-year Recovery Budget.

Events

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

24 Mar 2026

Auckland Central Genealogy group meeting

The Auckland City branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists holds its monthly meetings on...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...

27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Drop in print studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio

26 Mar 2026

Chinese Food Day

Join us as talented chefs showcase their creativity, crafting dishes that delight both the palate...

26 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Bookchat at Little Leys

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read!

27 Mar 2026

Free Film Screening

Enjoy Park Chan-Wook's critically acclaimed 2003 film 'Oldboy,' 2004 Grand Prix Winner at Cannes...