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Waitematā & Gulf Ward

Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

Development 7 Nov 2024

Report: Learn how the city centre targeted rate drives its renewal, economy and culture

Annual report showcases the vital role the city centre targeted rate plays in promoting the vibrancy and prosperity of Auckland's heart.

Community 6 Nov 2024

Digging the music at Parnell Festival of Roses

This year the main stage once again has an exciting and diverse lineup including headliner Milly Tabak.

Development 1 Nov 2024

First section of redesigned Victoria Street opens with fresh feel and function

The first section of a redesigned Victoria Street - from Elliott Street to Queen Street - has opened to the public.

Plans / Projects 29 Oct 2024

Board approves Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park plan

Waiheke is about to have a plan in place for the future management of the popular Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park.

Transport 25 Oct 2024

Safer speed limits for the island

Summer is coming and so are safer speeds!

Have your say 22 Oct 2024

Should Waiheke's Esplanade Path be closed to private vehicles?

Waiheke residents are being called to give feedback on a proposal to close a section of the Esplanade Path to vehicles this month.

City Centre Waterfront 21 Oct 2024

Pictures tell the story of our city centre’s transformation

“A city is an ever-changing process, more like a garden.”

Development 21 Oct 2024

Watercare begins preliminary work to futureproof the city centre’s wastewater infrastructure

Three midtown sites are being prepared and shafts are being built, ready for a tunnel boring machine to be lowered into the ground in 2025.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

05 Apr 2025

Te Rā Ringa Raupa: Weaving demonstration

This talented group recreated the only known woven Māori sail, a taonga currently on display at t...

05 Apr 2025

Thai ceramics workshop for children

Join us for a clay workshop and learn how to make a pot or an animal using the pinch pot method.

05 Apr 2025

The transglobal ensemble

Come and enjoy a musical journey from around the world.

05 Apr 2025

Walk & talk wetlands

Join us for a walk at Owhanake to learn about the work being done by the Wetland Team to restore...

05 Apr 2025

World of waacking battles: Express your culture

In this World of Cultures battle edition - dancers must represent their ethnic culture/s either i...

05 Apr 2025 - 04 May 2025

Te Rā Ringa Raupa: Te Karanga o Te Rā

Threads of tradition: the journey of Te Rā Ringa Raupā and the revival of the Māori woven sail

23 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

Belly dance community classes

Join us for traditional belly dance classes in your community.

22 Mar 2025 - 04 May 2025

Celebrate Waiheke conservation with art exhibition

A collaboration with island-based creatives, The Understory Project sheds light on Waiheke’s tran...