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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.

21 Jul 2020

Resiliency top priority for Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Have your say today on a draft plan for Aotea's future. Consultation closes on 13 August 2020.

16 Jul 2020

Aotea / Great Barrier Island astrophotography competition supported by local board

Aotea / Great Barrier Island's internationally recognised dark sky sanctuary is the site of an astrophotography competition now open to entries.

Events

11 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Under the Matariki Stars

Experience projections of whetū in the night sky at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.

10 Mar 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading at Little Leys

Join our librarians for a relaxed shared reading session.

15 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare sta...

16 Jul 2026

Mendelssohn's Violin

More cheer in Beethoven’s lithe Second Symphony, with its generous slow movement and breathless f...

17 Jul 2026

Dining with the stars

Join the community of Oranga for an evening of shared kai, entertainment and stories.

18 Jul 2026

Celestial Matariki Market

Come along with whānau, support local makers and be in to win treats throughout the day.

18 Jul 2026

Poi Making

Immerse yourself in the artistry and cultural significance of poi as you learn to create your own...

18 Jul 2026

Pounamu reiniho tooth pendant workshop

In this hands-on experience, you will learn the art of crafting contemporary pounamu whale-teeth...