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Environment 29 Aug 2018

Waiheke tourism strategy open for consultation

Feedback is being welcomed on a draft tourism and community development plan for Waiheke.

Cultural 29 Aug 2018

Entries open for Diwali chalk rangoli competition

Win a $500 cash prize for your rangoli design at Ellen Melville Centre ahead of this year's festival.

Cultural 16 Aug 2018

Volunteers wanted for Diwali Festival 2018

Festival organisers are looking for keen volunteers to help at this year's event on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October.

Plans / Projects 8 Aug 2018

Waiheke survey results published

Island residents were asked about governance and decision making on Waiheke.

Heritage 2 Aug 2018

New public artwork reflects heritage streetscape

Floating high above O’Connell Street, Light Weight O by artist Catherine Griffiths is a new Auckland Council public artwork.

Plans / Projects 2 Aug 2018

Heritage facades to stay at Saffron development

Latest proposals will save historic facades around Albert Street's Saffron development.

Transport 1 Aug 2018

Planning underway around Matiatia commercial leases

Plans are being drawn up to improve the area around Matiatia.

Development 26 Jul 2018

Celebration for Teed Street upgrade

The transformation of Teed Street in Newmarket was celebrated in July.

Events

24 May 2026

Last Laughs Awards Gala

This is your chance to rub shoulders with your favourite comedians, catch the live reactions, and...

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

26 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Bookchat at Little Leys

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read!

29 May 2026

Meditation by the sea

A meditative sunrise concert, inspired by the traditions of Indian classical music and its connec...

29 May 2026

Self-portrait drawing

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will enjoy the calm and creative process of moving their ha...

30 May 2026

Ka Mua Ka Muri Live

Performances and interviews with some of Auckland’s most exciting musicians and songwriters.

30 May 2026

Notes from a small island

A collection of 10 local Waiheke bands for NZ Music Month.

30 May 2026 - 01 Jun 2026

Open Studios Waiheke

A vibrant event featuring over 50 artists across 30 participating studios and galleries.