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Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Quality urban development, community and climate change prioritised in Waitematā

Consultation opens today on a draft plan for Waitematā's future.

Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Residents urged to have their say on Waiheke's future

Residents can now have their say on the draft Waiheke Local Board Plan and the draft Waiheke Area Plan which are both open for feedback until 13 August 2020.

City Centre Waterfront 7 Jul 2020

Queen Street enhancements planned for this week

The temporary COVID-19 works installed in the northern end of Queen Street will undergo some refinement this week.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Great Barrier inorganic collection starts this month

Items will be collected on 21-22 May on Great Barrier Island. Read to find out what items are accepted, and which date applies to you.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Waiheke, it's time to book your inorganic collection

If you're a Waiheke resident, you can now book a pick-up for Auckland Council’s inorganic collection service, which starts on the island on 5 February 2018.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Waiheke winning on diverting inorganic waste from landfill

Auckland Council’s inorganic collection service is proving popular with Waiheke islanders this season.

Environment 6 Jul 2020

Auckland’s first Community Resource Recovery Park opens

Waiheke leads the way turning waste into resources with the opening of Auckland’s first Community Resource Recovery Park.

City Centre Waterfront 3 Jul 2020

Access for Everyone pilot to begin on Queen Street

The highly anticipated ‘Access for Everyone’ pilot for the Waihorotiu/Queen Street Valley will begin next month, signalling the start of pedestrian priority for the heart of Auckland.

Events

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

05 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Matariki memory stones

Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.

06 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Leys Institute Little Library

Enjoy our fun school holiday activities!

06 Jul 2026 - 07 Jul 2026

Mid-Winter Monster Mug Mayhem!

Glaze, decorate and bring your monster mug to life in this hands-on workshop.

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka

Tamariki will learn how waka journeys are supported by stars, community and care for the environm...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure

Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!

07 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Waiheke

Enjoy our fun Matariki themed school holiday activities!

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.