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1 Oct 2019

New Ecology Vision facilitator for Great Barrier Island

Taryn Wilks of Sustainable Aotea has been appointed as Great Barrier Island’s new Ecology Vision facilitator.

Policies / Regulations 16 Aug 2019

Great Barrier Local Board to be renamed later this year

Great Barrier Local Board will officially change its name to Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board later this year.

Plans / Projects 5 Aug 2019

Aotea Great Barrier environment benefits from targeted rate

Water quality, pest control and marine biosecurity on Aotea Great Barrier are all benefiting from targeted rates.

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.

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.

Waste 28 Jun 2019

Aotea Great Barrier Island gets a community recycling centre

A new community recycling and reuse centre will soon open on Aotea Great Barrier Island as part of Auckland Council’s Resource Recovery Network.

Community 4 Apr 2019

New timeline for Aotea Great Barrier Island area plan

Public consultation on a draft area plan for Aotea Great Barrier will now take place mid-year and not April as previously advertised.

Educational 21 Mar 2019

Councillor aids Aotearoa connection to British civil rights movement

A British civil rights leader with descendants in Aotearoa was celebrated for his work in London this month.

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...