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Waitematā & Gulf Ward

Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

Development 3 Oct 2024

Art Week brings brush strokes of the unexpected from 4 to 13 October

A ten-day diary of must-see happenings in Auckland’s city centre.

Pools 24 Sep 2024

Decision on Olympic Pool lease made

Waitematā Local Board has agreed to the extension of Olympic Pool and Fitness Limited's (OPFL) lease to manage the Olympic Pool and Fitness Centre in Newmarket until November 2034, subject to statutory processes.

Development 24 Sep 2024

Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath glows with kindness this Art Week

In an algorithm-meets-art collaboration, artist Shannon Novak and iion have programmed Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath to deliver happiness for Art Week.

Community 13 Sep 2024

Aotea youth voice represented

Auckland Council has a Youth Advisory Panel, and Aotea-born Taimarino Cleave is part of it.

Development 6 Sep 2024

Greening of Te Hā Noa begins as 11 native trees and 900 plants arrive in Victoria Street

Project steps closer to first-stage completion in late October.

Environment 30 Aug 2024

Help decide our shoreline's future

Give feedback on the draft Shoreline Adaptation Plan for Aotea Great Barrier and Hauraki Gulf Islands.

Community 30 Aug 2024

Engaging with Waitematā Local Board

From observing local workshops to talking to elected members. How can you get involved?

Pest plants 21 Aug 2024

Understanding exotic caulerpa around Aotea

Recent exotic caulerpa surveillance around Aotea gives insight into the extent of the pest seaweed.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

05 Apr 2025

Te Rā Ringa Raupa: Weaving demonstration

This talented group recreated the only known woven Māori sail, a taonga currently on display at t...

05 Apr 2025

Thai ceramics workshop for children

Join us for a clay workshop and learn how to make a pot or an animal using the pinch pot method.

05 Apr 2025

The transglobal ensemble

Come and enjoy a musical journey from around the world.

05 Apr 2025

Walk & talk wetlands

Join us for a walk at Owhanake to learn about the work being done by the Wetland Team to restore...

05 Apr 2025

World of waacking battles: Express your culture

In this World of Cultures battle edition - dancers must represent their ethnic culture/s either i...

05 Apr 2025 - 04 May 2025

Te Rā Ringa Raupa: Te Karanga o Te Rā

Threads of tradition: the journey of Te Rā Ringa Raupā and the revival of the Māori woven sail

23 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

Belly dance community classes

Join us for traditional belly dance classes in your community.

22 Mar 2025 - 04 May 2025

Celebrate Waiheke conservation with art exhibition

A collaboration with island-based creatives, The Understory Project sheds light on Waiheke’s tran...