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Waitematā and Gulf residents: help us decide our priorities
What does the Annual Plan consultation mean for you?
TAPAC: a place of learning, inspiration and connection
Three women involved with TAPAC share how the organisation fosters creativity, confidence and community.
From markets to manu – what’s on in Aotea this summer
Here are our top summer picks of things to do on Aotea / Great Barrier.
Get out and about across Waitematā this summer
Summer is here! If you’re looking something to do with your kids, grandchildren or neighbours, look no further.
Waiheke board supports community and environmental projects in latest grant round
The Waiheke Local Board has allocated funding to a range of local and environmental projects through its Local and Environmental Grant Round, supporting initiatives that benefit the island’s community and environment.
One year on: Anamata’s journey of recovery and renewal
One year after a major fire tore through the Anamata Shop and main shed at the Aotea Community Recycling Centre (CRC) on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, the team reflect on what has happened since.
Powering up with sunshine in Claris
Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.
Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light
Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun.
Events
Best Foods Comedy Gala
Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.
RBG: Of Many, One
A master stroke of directorial vision, Priscilla Jackman reconjures RBG in this once-in-a-generat...
Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare sta...
Macbeth
Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire.
NZTrio: Space Jump
Experience the dynamic energy of Fazıl Say’s Space Jump, vividly portraying a thrilling ascent an...
Cabaret
One of the most iconic musicals of all time, with eight Tony Awards, Cabaret is spectacularly rem...
The Pearl Fishers
Don’t miss this stunning opera, performed by top New Zealand and international talent, with world...