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Matariki 19 Jul 2024

More Matariki highlights for Aotea

Discover the highlights from Matariki at Kawa Marae this year.

Zero Waste 18 Jul 2024

Repair Café established with help from grant and volunteers

A weekly repair café in central Auckland that gives broken items a new lease of life is being piloted with the help of a $32,800 grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Business Q&A
City Centre Waterfront 10 Jul 2024

The Symphony Centre - a cultural, economic and social catalyst for midtown

Positioned at the heart of midtown’s changing urbanscape will be a magnificent structure nestled between a station and a square - The Symphony Centre development.

Environment 8 Jul 2024

Waiheke board backs marine protection bill

Protection of the Hauraki Gulf has taken a positive step forward in line with the Waiheke Local Board’s commitment to support the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill as part of its Local Board Agreement.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 4 Jul 2024

Waiheke emergency volunteers get a hand from the board

Waiheke volunteer groups have received a financial boost from the local board to help prepare the island for future emergencies.

Arts 1 Jul 2024

Waimahara ‘sings’ with you in light and sound - a first for public art

Waimahara is the first of its kind; unique to Tāmaki Makaurau and unique in the world. If you sing a special waiata the artwork listens and responds, accompanying you with an awe-inspiring display of light and sound.

Community 27 Jun 2024

Exciting spaces and improved places

Waitematā Local Board shares what they have achieved for (and with) the community.

Matariki 18 Jun 2024

Matariki ki te Manawa delights and enlightens city centre: 20-day DIARY

Biggest city centre celebration of Matariki ever seen.

Events

07 Dec 2024 - 23 Mar 2025

Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey

This exhibition creates immersive and multi-sensory experiences.

07 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Women's Wellbeing Chinese Talk Series

We cordially invite you to our once-a-month Women’s Wellbeing Talk series.

13 Jul 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Dungeons & Dragons | Leys Institute Little Library

Come to Little Leys’ Dungeon & Dragons club to start your table-top fantasy roleplay adventure.

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

Meet local people, make new friends, and try something new!

12 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024

Vector Lights for a Kiwi Christmas 2024

Watch the brand-new light show every 15 minutes from 9pm until midnight this festive season.

14 Dec 2024

A Christmas Celebration with Auckland City Brass

This year the band will be joined by wonderful coloratura soprano Christina Ellison.

14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Christmas Sailing with Mrs Claus

Join Mrs Claus for a Christmas sailing aboard Ted Ashby.