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Waitematā & Gulf Ward

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

29 May 2025 - 06 Jun 2025

La bohème

Join Mimi, Rodolfo, Marcello, Musetta and the rest as they’re joined by the NZ Opera Chorus and s...

25 May 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Rongoā Workshops: Traditional Māori Healing

Exploring key philosophies, principles and processes of Rongoā Māori.

18 May 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Ambury Regional Park - Planting day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

18 May 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

The Reading Revolution's Shared Reading Group

Drop in & dive into stories – free Sunday reading group!

09 May 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Page to future

Visit Glenfield Library to experience the Joy of Reading, Learning and Growing together!

05 May 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

Death Café

A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

23 Mar 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Crochet Group

Join us for a fun afternoon of crochet, where you can work on your own project and make friends w...

02 Mar 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Death Cafe at Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.