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Development 17 Nov 2020

Ponsonby Road set to become more people friendly

Auckland Transport is working with the community to test people-friendly spaces and safer ways to travel along Ponsonby Road.

Transport 11 Nov 2020

Auckland’s first electric bus fleet officially launched on Waiheke Island

AT and Fullers360 officially welcomed the first of Waiheke Island’s new, fully electric bus fleet on Tuesday 10 November, with nearly a third of the buses taking to the Island’s streets.

Community 10 Nov 2020

Aotea community groups supported by local board grants

A total of $134,897.92 has been allocated to community groups under Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s grants programme.

Community 10 Nov 2020

Fairy Clare to perform at Parnell Festival of Roses

Head along to Waitematā Local Board's annual Parnell Festival of Roses this weekend for free family fun.

4 Nov 2020

Plans for native bush at Western Springs to proceed following decision on pine stand

A decision made by Waitematā Local Board will see a pine stand removed from Western Springs and the area replanted with native trees.

Kauri dieback 30 Oct 2020

Kauri dieback survey set for Aotea

Ongoing monitoring of the health of kauri on Aotea Great Barrier Island goes to ground next week with field surveys due to get underway.

Cycling 15 Oct 2020

East Street cycle link and safety improvements proposed

Have your say until 23 October on a proposed cycleway link and safety improvements around Karangahape Road CRL station.

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.

Events

14 Mar 2026

Visit, create and make open day

Come along to your local community arts hub and enjoy a full day of creative workshops, pop-up ex...

14 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

Pasifika Festival

Step into the heart of the Pacific with eight vibrant villages representing 11 Pacific Island nat...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

22 Mar 2026

WilderFest

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

03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival 2026

Spend Easter on Waiheke with three days of unforgettable live music in stunning vineyard settings.

04 Apr 2026

Rakino Island Snorkeling Meet-up - Ecofest

Join fellow Rakino Island snorkelling enthusiasts for a low-tide exploration of the Māori Garden...

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.