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Waitematā & Gulf Ward

Waitematā & Gulf Ward News

Plans / Projects 13 May 2016

Committee lobbies for greater power on begging

An update on begging in the central city has been presented to council’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee, along with possible actions to help reduce nuisance begging.

Plans / Projects 9 May 2016

Update on nuisance begging in the central city

An update on begging in the city is being presented to tomorrow’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee.

Environment 7 May 2016

Keeping kiwi safe on our pest-free Gulf islands

Auckland’s Motutapu Island has welcomed some new arrivals recently, as five kiwi have been introduced to the pest-free island.

Development 2 May 2016

Franklin Road set for makeover

Auckland Transport has released preliminary designs for the upgrade of Franklin Road.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Community 26 Apr 2016

Plenty of life at Symonds Street Cemetery

In May, Waitematā Local Board will celebrate the opening of upgraded paths and new walking trails at the Symonds Street cemetery.

Cycling 18 Apr 2016

Grafton Bridge taxi trial to end

Auckland Transport has decided to stop the Grafton Bridge taxi trial and return Grafton Bridge to a bus lane only between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

Transport 18 Apr 2016

Changes for downtown bus services

Some bus services in downtown Auckland have changed.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

02 May 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Drop-in ceramics studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

07 Feb 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

29 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025

Into Ocean & Ice

Take a trip to Antarctica through the exhibition Into Ocean & Ice.

07 Jun 2025

Captain Darwin - Our Changing Planet

Voyage for nature: Captain Darwin's modern expedition!

07 Jun 2025

Māori amongst the stars: An author talk with Sascha Stronach

Come explore the void of space with author Sacha Stronach (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Huirapa) and publisher...

07 Jun 2025

Other Worlds Day

Other Worlds Day is your chance to celebrate the genre with hands-on fun, inspired by our science...

07 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Explore & Create at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Weave a tukutuku panel that says something about someone you love, yourself or your hopes for the...

07 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Taurima

Taurima – the gorgeous, crochet-like neon artworks floating above Elliott Street – return in 2025...