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Waitematā & Gulf Ward

Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

Development 1 Nov 2024

First section of redesigned Victoria Street opens with fresh feel and function

The first section of a redesigned Victoria Street - from Elliott Street to Queen Street - has opened to the public.

Plans / Projects 29 Oct 2024

Board approves Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park plan

Waiheke is about to have a plan in place for the future management of the popular Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park.

Transport 25 Oct 2024

Safer speed limits for the island

Summer is coming and so are safer speeds!

Have your say 22 Oct 2024

Should Waiheke's Esplanade Path be closed to private vehicles?

Waiheke residents are being called to give feedback on a proposal to close a section of the Esplanade Path to vehicles this month.

City Centre Waterfront 21 Oct 2024

Pictures tell the story of our city centre’s transformation

“A city is an ever-changing process, more like a garden.”

Development 21 Oct 2024

Watercare begins preliminary work to futureproof the city centre’s wastewater infrastructure

Three midtown sites are being prepared and shafts are being built, ready for a tunnel boring machine to be lowered into the ground in 2025.

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.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

19 Jun 2025

Matariki with Ria Hall

Join us for a magical Matariki celebration as we come together to honour te tau hou Māori with an...

20 Feb 2025 - 24 Dec 2025

Midtown Street Party

Bring your family and friends and join us for live performing arts, delicious eats and hidden ret...

20 Jun 2025

Come Together - Live Rust

Celebrate 5 Years of Legendary Rock with Neil Young, Pink Floyd & Led Zeppelin!

20 Jun 2025

Live Storytelling: Whetū Wāhine

Stories under the stars: a Matariki journey

20 Jun 2025

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Explore the path of Waihorotiu, the stream that carved the valley we now call Queen Street, and d...

20 Jun 2025

Whetū Wahine

Step into an immersive Storytime session where our kaitiaki of the stars will share captivating t...

20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Kaui Whetū

Explore sea-inspired patterns and symbols while learning the traditional Māori art of tukutuku.

20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Toi Whakairo: Master Carving in Action

Watch waka come to life!