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Mayor 18 Aug 2020

More space for people on Queen Street

With the country in Alert Level 3, Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council have made changes on Queen Street to increase space for people walking, on bikes and using public transport in the city centre.

City Centre Waterfront 3 Aug 2020

Building a resilient city

Over the past year, strengthening of a 600-metre section of the seawall has been underway; the first significant strengthening work to be done to the seawall since it was completed in 1925.

Have your say 29 Jul 2020

Plan to strengthen communities in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board looks to help restore social connectedness and increase community resilience following the impacts of COVID-19.

Have your say 28 Jul 2020

Is there a dark skies future for Waiheke?

Have your say on the draft Waiheke Local Board Plan, including plans to implement a Dark Skies Management Plan.

Have your say 28 Jul 2020

Could an Ahu Moana approach help to save the Hauraki Gulf?

Have your say on the proposed Ahu Moana approach and the rest of the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s draft plan before 13 August.

Transport 28 Jul 2020

Unique 10 year transport plan developed for Waiheke

Auckland Transport has partnered with Waiheke Local Board and the Waiheke community to produce a 10 year integrated transport plan for Waiheke.

Have your say 22 Jul 2020

Waitematā front footing on climate change

Action on climate change has been prioritised by the Waitematā Local Board in a three-year plan.

Have your say 21 Jul 2020

New concept outlines vision for Waiheke’s future

Could Waiheke become a sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf? Have your say.

Events

23 Dec 2025 - 20 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads - Waiheke Island Library

Enjoy school holiday fun with the kids at the Library.

02 Dec 2025 - 05 May 2026

Guided Tour | Louise Bourgeois: In Private View

Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour through Louise Bourgeois: In Private View.

03 Dec 2025 - 04 Mar 2026

Guided Tour | Pop to Present

Tour through Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

19 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Te Ika Tere Flying Fish

Tamariki can create their own colourful fish kite inspired by spectacular sea creatures and Koino...

23 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Auckland’s International Buskers Festival

Get ready for four epic days of street magic, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent!

24 Jan 2026

Bead it yourself: Upcycled necklace making workshop

Craft a one-of-a-kind necklace using second-hand sourced beads in this fun and feel-good 2-hour w...

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.

26 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

The Rocky Horror Show

The world's favourite rock n' roll musical.