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Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

Community 21 Oct 2015

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

14-24 year olds 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

30 Jun 2025

Matariki Clay Star Decorations

Share time with whānau, strengthen our community bonds, explore the significance of whetū (stars)...

30 Jun 2025

Matariki kids star making

Join us in making and decorating hanging clay stars for Matariki!

30 Jun 2025

Wonderful World of Tiger Worms

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30 Jun 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Waitī Waitā: Water Mapping

Join us for an interactive and creative journey through the hidden and visible waterways of Tāmak...

26 May 2025 - 24 Nov 2025

Chip packet fusing

We are hoping this will be a fun, sociable time where you can meet new people, make new friends &...

24 Feb 2025 - 24 Nov 2025

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

01 Jul 2025 - 06 Jul 2025

Rumpelstiltskin

Join us in the first week of the July school holidays on a magical quest where you will meet a bo...

01 Jul 2025 - 09 Jul 2025

Matariki ki Ōtara

A night of lights and entertainment, featuring local bands and music artists, supported by our lo...