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City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2023

When art and infrastructure meet climate resilience in prized city park

The much-anticipated upgrade of Myers Park is now complete.

Zero Waste 18 Dec 2023

Solar power for Anamata supports elimination of single-use cups

Anamata's new dishwasher helps wash mugs for local business, enabled by grant funding for solar power.

Parks / Outdoors 7 Dec 2023

Growing connections with our Japanese sister city

An apricot blossom tree has been planted to symbolise the ongoing relationship between Tāmaki Makaurau and its Japanese sister city Fukuoka.

Community 4 Dec 2023

Waiheke grants make a difference where it counts

Waiheke arts and culture, environmental, and community initiatives will be receiving over $62,000 from the Waiheke Local Board following its latest grants rounds.

Council news 1 Dec 2023

Prohibited Fire Season for Hauraki Gulf Islands

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 1 December 2023

Transport 28 Nov 2023

1.4 million in transport projects to go ahead in Waitematā

The local board has approved funding for four different transport projects in the area.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Nov 2023

Designs revealed for Waitematā Station (Britomart) plaza and Tyler Street upgrade

Auckland Council and City Rail Link Limited (CRLL) are delighted to announce that they will be reinstating the plaza behind the Waitematā Station (Britomart), with work starting next year.

City Centre Waterfront 23 Nov 2023

Unique temporary artwork brings star quality to Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath

Inspired by Beethoven, Auckland artist Matthew Tucker has created a masterpiece of his own.

Events

07 May 2024 - 02 Jul 2024

Free After School Art and Craft Classes with the ReCreators

Ages 7-12 year olds can join after school art and craft, and upcycling classes.

30 Apr 2024 - 02 Jul 2024

Ponsonby Playgroup

Come along for different fun activities for the children every week.

30 Apr 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group

A place to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on yo...

21 Feb 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme | Leys Institute Little Library

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome!

10 Jan 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Digital Drop-in

Having trouble with technology? Help is on hand with this weekly drop-in session at Grey Lynn...

13 Sep 2023 - 11 Sep 2024

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

This is an opportunity to engage at a higher, more strategic level as well as provide a platform...

11 Apr 2024 - 09 May 2024

Tinned Good

The humble biscuit tin transforms into a portal, offering an escape to other worlds.

08 Sep 2022 - 12 Jun 2025

Wriggle, Rhyme and Storytime at Waiheke Library

Spend your morning at the library with fun things to do for you and your kids.