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Waitematā & Gulf Ward

Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

Zero Waste 18 Jul 2024

Repair Café established with help from grant and volunteers

A weekly repair café in central Auckland that gives broken items a new lease of life is being piloted with the help of a $32,800 grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Business Q&A
City Centre Waterfront 10 Jul 2024

The Symphony Centre - a cultural, economic and social catalyst for midtown

Positioned at the heart of midtown’s changing urbanscape will be a magnificent structure nestled between a station and a square - The Symphony Centre development.

Environment 8 Jul 2024

Waiheke board backs marine protection bill

Protection of the Hauraki Gulf has taken a positive step forward in line with the Waiheke Local Board’s commitment to support the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill as part of its Local Board Agreement.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 4 Jul 2024

Waiheke emergency volunteers get a hand from the board

Waiheke volunteer groups have received a financial boost from the local board to help prepare the island for future emergencies.

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

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

20 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Matariki ki MOTAT

It features digitally animated artwork by Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho (Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaat...

21 Jun 2025

Matariki After Dark | Matariki i te Pō

Savour delicious hāngī and refreshments, enjoy live music and performances, and participate in ha...

21 Jun 2025

Painting with Oneone (soil)

Come along to this art workshop taught by Stacey Noel and learn how to create pigments from oneon...

21 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

He Kakano

Immerse and reflect in a zone of contemplation and connection, exploring ngā toi / creative pract...

21 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Ipu Whenua – Kōrero and Clay Creations

Create through a combination of contemporary and traditional practices, an ipu whenua (land vesse...

21 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Te Hanga Waka: Crafting a waka

Join Percy Vos, for a unique opportunity to witness the carving of a waka in real time.

21 Jun 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

Whakamahere ki te wai – A charting of our freshwater ways in central Auckland

Explore the history of waterways in the city via stops at central hub locations, and end your jou...

21 Jun 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Taniwha besties ride or die

The exhibition showcases both cherished pieces from the past and new creations to welcome the arr...