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Community 27 Nov 2018

Well-loved festival a big success

The Parnell Festival of Roses attracted 9000 visitors as the event celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Pest Free 27 Nov 2018

Meet a Pest Free Hero – Windy Hill Sanctuary

Meet the group trapping pests and restoring native wildlife on Great Barrier Island.

Have your say 27 Nov 2018

Waiheke Pathways Plan to improve island infrastructure

The proposed plan would improve footpaths, roads and trails for the island's residents and tourists.

26 Nov 2018

St Mary’s Bay water project to dramatically reduce contamination

The combined sewer and stormwater network will deliver significant results.

Arts 26 Nov 2018

TAPAC and Waitematā Local Board celebrate new partnership

A new arts partnership has been forged between TAPAC and Waitematā Local Board.

26 Nov 2018

Planning for future of Great Barrier Island underway

Work is underway on the Great Barrier Island Area Plan that will set out a 30-year vision for the island’s future development.

Arts 26 Nov 2018

Site needed on Waiheke for gifted sculpture

Waiheke Local Board is looking for a home for a sculpture that has been given to the island.

23 Nov 2018

Steam crane makes way for Hobson wharf improvements

NZ Maritime Museum is preparing to permanently remove and dismantle the floating steam crane Rapaki.

Events

05 Feb 2026

Sunset Sounds

As the sun goes down, the stage lights up in Aotea Square with an all-star line-up of wāhine-led,...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Feelings In Moments

Elliot Thorp’s work explores the contrast between the soft domestic nature of a quilt and the unc...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Forever | Two Hands Tattoo

The exhibition highlights the artistic evolution of Two Hands Tattoo, showcasing the distinctive...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Green Noise

Green Noise is Tove Spary's reflection on her experiences with Ihi Ora, the Grafton based mental...

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.

06 Feb 2026

Te Rā o Waitangi | Tour Toi o Tāmaki

Join Acting Director Tom Irvine for a special Gallery tour exploring artworks.

06 Feb 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Somethin’ Else

Get ready for another unforgettable weekend of jazz, beats and laid-back energy - celebrating Auc...

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...