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Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

Arts 1 Jul 2024

Waimahara ‘sings’ with you in light and sound - a first for public art

Waimahara is the first of its kind; unique to Tāmaki Makaurau and unique in the world. If you sing a special waiata the artwork listens and responds, accompanying you with an awe-inspiring display of light and sound.

Community 27 Jun 2024

Exciting spaces and improved places

Waitematā Local Board shares what they have achieved for (and with) the community.

Matariki 18 Jun 2024

Matariki ki te Manawa delights and enlightens city centre: 20-day DIARY

Biggest city centre celebration of Matariki ever seen.

Auckland's Future In Progress 17 Jun 2024

An Auckland for everyone with authentic and inviting city centre spaces

Check out the top 10 ways to experience this epic downtown space, now with its own storytelling hub

Akl Paths 14 Jun 2024

A short walk away from the harbour, you'll discover 10 leafy green spaces

We are nurturing more natural spaces for you to enjoy - check out our city centre parks

Transport 10 Jun 2024

Share your voice on the future of Waiheke transport

Waiheke residents are being called to share their voice on the future of Auckland’s transport.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Jun 2024

VIDEO: opera soared from the historic Strand Arcade bridges

If you missed Opera in the Strand here's a taste.

Transport 31 May 2024

Seal of approval for Motairehe Road

What was once a bumpy ride has been smoothed by a seal extension on Motairehe Road

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

13 Sep 2025

8th Multi-Ethnic Dance Festival 2025

The 8th Multi-Ethnic Dance Festival 2025 hosted by The Nepalese Cultural Centre New Zealand Incor...

19 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025

The Monster in the maze

The Monster in the Maze has been roundly praised by audiences, participants and reviewers worldwi...

21 Sep 2025

World Premieres & Bach

Bach Musica NZ's chorus and orchestra combine to perform Barber's famous Adagio for strings in it...

25 Sep 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: Celebrating 20 years

This concert will be a special acknowledgement of what has become an institution.

23 Oct 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: Re-sounding echoes

This concert highlights a variety of classical works both new and familiar.

04 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking

An extraordinary mapping of Aotearoa through the eyes of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Mahana.

07 Dec 2025

Best of Bach & Handel

Bach Musica NZ concludes the year with famous music by the two most loved Baroque composers of al...