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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

24 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Parnell Library

A fun interactive session of songs, stories and bubbles for babies and toddlers.

04 Jun 2025 - 05 Jun 2025

Black Grace presents Company B – Rage Rage

You choose how to experience it; sit down and take it in, or stand and enjoy the energy.  

21 May 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Public Art Tour

Four tours will be offered: two in English and two in Mandarin, with weekday and weekend options...

30 Apr 2025 - 04 Jun 2025

Throw it down

Immerse yourself in this intensive six-week course designed for beginners.

30 Apr 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

Life Drawing 101

This class includes life drawing models for drawing practice.

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Leys Institute Little Library

It is a great opportunity for little ones to learn, develop and socialise.

15 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025

Teen Artwork

This course will include drawing, painting, and ceramic exploration.

08 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025

Realistic drawing & portrait oil painting class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.