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Arts 6 Jun 2019

Youth leadership developed with spoken word poetry

Students at schools in the Waitematā Local Board area will soon benefit from spoken word poetry workshops.

Community 5 Jun 2019

Fearless fowl heading for retirement

The pest-hunting chickens on Great Barrier Island are retiring after a job well done.

Technology / Innovation 30 May 2019

Success for Great Barrier's solar power system

Great Barrier Local Board’s solar power system has exceeded expectations.

Community 30 May 2019

Waiheke Local Board, Auckland Transport sign agreement

New working relationship between local board and transport agency.

City Centre Waterfront 22 May 2019

NZTA releases plans for Auckland Harbour Bridge shared path

New design offers certainty for people walking and riding bikes across Waitematā Harbour.

Community 21 May 2019

Good Citizens of Waitematā recognised

Waitematā Local Board recently celebrated their 4th biennial Good Citizens' Awards.

Environment 16 May 2019

Workshops to prevent pests in Great Barrier's waters

New workshops on Great Barrier will help the community stop the spread of marine pests and maintain the integrity of the marine environment.

Arts 16 May 2019

Pacifica Mamas adorn the Town Hall with a giant ei as a gift of love

A collective of Pacific heritage artists has woven a giant ei (garland) out of upcycled plastic as a gift to Auckland.

Events

23 Dec 2025 - 20 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads - Waiheke Island Library

Enjoy school holiday fun with the kids at the Library.

02 Dec 2025 - 05 May 2026

Guided Tour | Louise Bourgeois: In Private View

Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour through Louise Bourgeois: In Private View.

03 Dec 2025 - 04 Mar 2026

Guided Tour | Pop to Present

Tour through Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

19 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Te Ika Tere Flying Fish

Tamariki can create their own colourful fish kite inspired by spectacular sea creatures and Koino...

23 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026

Auckland’s International Buskers Festival

Get ready for four epic days of street magic, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent!

24 Jan 2026

Bead it yourself: Upcycled necklace making workshop

Craft a one-of-a-kind necklace using second-hand sourced beads in this fun and feel-good 2-hour w...

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.

26 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

The Rocky Horror Show

The world's favourite rock n' roll musical.