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Environment 27 Nov 2020

Coordinating Aotea’s ecological success story

Aotea resident Taryn Wilks is on a mission to protect and enhance the island’s unique environment and ecology and is rallying others to be part of the journey.

Community 10 Nov 2020

Aotea community groups supported by local board grants

A total of $134,897.92 has been allocated to community groups under Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s grants programme.

30 Oct 2020

Kauri dieback survey set for Aotea

Ongoing monitoring of the health of kauri on Aotea Great Barrier Island goes to ground next week with field surveys due to get underway.

Environment 25 Sep 2020

Environmental projects get support on Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Projects will address ecological and biosecurity challenges on the island and see improvements to freshwater systems.

21 Jul 2020

Resiliency top priority for Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Have your say today on a draft plan for Aotea's future. Consultation closes on 13 August 2020.

16 Jul 2020

Aotea / Great Barrier Island astrophotography competition supported by local board

Aotea / Great Barrier Island's internationally recognised dark sky sanctuary is the site of an astrophotography competition now open to entries.

Environment 2 Mar 2020

Kauri dieback aerial survey for Waiheke and Aotea

Helicopter takes to the skies over Waiheke Island and Aotea in search of kauri dieback.

1 Oct 2019

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board awards more than $117,000 in grants

The Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board first round of local and capital grants for the 2019/2020 financial year

Events

23 May 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

13 Jun 2026

Pinhole camera workshop

Come along and learn how to make a pinhole camera.

05 Sep 2026

Come Together - Talking Heads

Enjoy a recreation of one of the greatest live albums and concert films of all time.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...

04 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Life after Stroke: Stroke Education groups

Join others in your community affected by stroke in a series of small group education sessions th...

18 Apr 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Repair Café – Central City Library

Volunteer repairers are available to help fix clothing, electric household items and electronics.

29 May 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography

NZ's premium international photographic festival, providing artistic expression and engagement wi...

20 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Tōfā Mamao

The work examines the tension between demanding cultural traditions, which often consume the imme...