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Cultural 20 Sep 2023

Te reo classes connect communities on Aotea

Free Māori language classes on Aotea are being funded by the local board.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Sipping sustainability: Aotea / Great Barrier pioneers single-use cup revolution

Aotea/ Great Barrier is aiming to be the first place in New Zealand to eliminate single-use takeaway cups.

Community 14 Sep 2023

Plant swap stall helps you dig Parnell Festival of Roses

Green fingered plant enthusiasts will have the opportunity to grow their own collections at this year’s Parnell Festival of Roses, thanks to a unique stall.

City Centre Waterfront 14 Sep 2023

Midtown Street Party celebrates an area building character through renewal    

On Thursday 28 September the inaugural Midtown Street Party is coming to Elliott, Albert, Victoria, Wellesley, Darby and Queen Streets, and along the historic Strand Arcade - from 6pm to 9pm.

Development 14 Sep 2023

Work programme supports Waiheke wairua

More than $11 million could be spent on community programmes and projects across the motu in the coming years thanks to Waiheke’s local board.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Theatre / Performance 11 Sep 2023

The stage is set for Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out Finals Showcase

Get ready for an electrifying display of talent as the Finals Showcase of Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out kicks off on 23 September at Auckland Town Hall!

Community 31 Aug 2023

Call to halt caulerpa’s spread in Waiheke waters supported by board

Auckland boaters are being asked to stay away from areas of the Waiheke coastline following the discovery of invasive seaweed exotic caulerpa.

Events

24 Jul 2024 - 11 Sep 2024

Life Drawing 101

Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...

25 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024

KA MUA KA MURI By Atamira Dance Company

Atamira Dance Company encompasses and uplifts the voices of acclaimed choreographers and long-tim...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

4pm_stroll

This exhibition embraces the artistry found within the ordinary, inviting us to pause, reflect, a...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

Careta, Who Are You?

Through photography, Diego Barbosa brings to life these trickster characters dressed in costumes...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

Niu Gold Mountain (2024)

An experience shared by Asian and Pasifika immigrants to Aotearoa.

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

QUEENS

Employing a distinctive theatrical visual approach, crafted to mirror the bees' unique universe.

25 Jul 2024 - 19 Sep 2024

Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class

Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons, and create stunning artworks that leave a las...

30 May 2024 - 25 Jul 2024

Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour

This is a flat, accessible two-kilometre walk.