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Matariki 19 Jul 2024

More Matariki highlights for Aotea

Discover the highlights from Matariki at Kawa Marae this year.

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.

Events

01 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

He piko he taniwha

Kahurangiariki Smith’s whakapapa to Ngāti Rangiwewehi connects her to two taniwha, Pekehaua and H...

01 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

Yarn for Pride

Visit Karangahape Road any time during February 2025 to see pride on full display and yarn style.

01 Feb 2025 - 01 Mar 2025

Polaroid wall of pride

This simple installation showcases the diversity, integration, and support within our community,...

31 Jan 2025 - 19 Feb 2025

Lunar New Year light boxes: Food & festivities

Experience the vibrant talents of local artists illuminated in lightboxes in the heart of Midtown.

26 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025

Chubby Women sculpture exhibition

These light-hearted, body-positive sculptures of voluptuous women - reminiscent of masterpieces b...

26 Jan 2025 - 22 Feb 2025

Giant lucky cat sculpture

Take a selfie and welcome in good luck and prosperity for everyone for the Lunar New Year.

23 Jan 2025 - 20 Feb 2025

Ang sininang bulawan (the golden dress)

Curated by Marc Conaco, this exhibition pays tribute to the divinity of queer ancestors.

23 Jan 2025 - 20 Feb 2025

Bîn-Bāng, a backward dreaming

Join us for this exciting event at Studio One Toi Tū.