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Plans / Projects 24 Jul 2019

Parks, arts and community prioritised by Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board has approved its work programme for the year ahead, building on planning and work undertaken throughout 2018/19.

23 Jul 2019

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board sets out budget priorities

Housing, dark sky status, dredging and water quality will be among some of Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board's funding priorities for the coming year.

Environment 17 Jul 2019

Community trust to recycle glass on Great Barrier Island

A community trust on Great Barrier Island will be using a council grant to make drinking glasses out of discarded bottles and jars.

Waste 16 Jul 2019

Bin or bags – time to make your choice

Auckland Council is encouraging the Aotea Great Barrier Island community to make sure they have either bags or a bin ready for when the roadside rubbish collection service changes take effect on 5 August.

Waste 16 Jul 2019

New stormwater works project underway on Waiheke

New stormwater works are due to get underway on Tahi Road, Ostend Road, Tawaipareira Reserve and the Waiheke Refuse Transfer Station to improve the stormwater network.

Community 15 Jul 2019

Local board supports St John mental health course on Aotea

Great Barrier Local Board has granted funding to St John to provide the first ever mental health first aid course on the island.

Community 10 Jul 2019

Community-led plan shows visionary future for Parnell

Waitematā Local Board has launched a 30-year plan for Auckland's first suburb.

City Centre Waterfront 9 Jul 2019

Construction to start on historic seawall

Major construction works to strengthen Waitematā Harbour’s historic seawall are due to start this month.

Events

16 Jun 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Central

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

10 Jun 2026 - 07 Feb 2027

Dinosaur Discovery Track experience

A highly immersive educational experience of awe-inspiring creatures from the Cretaceous and Jura...

05 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

Winter Light Cathedral

Wander through a glowing tunnel of light and feel the magic of winter come alive!

03 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Balloon Dog

Our award-winning creative team bring you all the things people love about Indian Ink: humour, he...

02 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou | The Stars of the New Year

Explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori.

26 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography outdoor exhibitions

A suite of outdoor exhibitions in response to the theme this year, Movement [Kori].

21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Gaps of Silence

These works listen to what lingers in the hush between worship and erasure, where the divine wait...

21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Letters Home

This exhibition explores the quiet, intimate act of writing letters to the people we love.