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Protecting Waiheke’s marine environment
Waiheke Local Board engaged Colmar Brunton to help determine what the Waiheke community feels about the board’s aspirations toward the development of a network of marine protected areas connecting the islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

Fostering vibrant communities in the Waitematā area
Waitematā Local Board funds a range of arts programmes that help artists and members of the community. Find out if you are eligible under Auckland Council’s Community Grants Programme.

New pontoon at Half Moon Bay
Plans are confirmed for a new pontoon and other improvements in the area.

A game-changing development
Panuku Development Auckland is the result of a merger between council-controlled organisations Auckland Council Property Limited (ACPL) and Waterfront Auckland.

Check out Auckland's public art
Creating a culturally rich and creative Auckland is part of the Auckland Plan vision to be the world's most liveable city.

Youth voice strong in Waitematā
Waitematā has become the first of Auckland’s local boards to sign up to the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative.
Events

Moemoeā │ Paige Nebbeling
In Māori tradition, moemoeā (dreams) are more than subconscious visions; they serve as prophecies...

TŪHONONGA: Co-Occupying Between Rangi And Papa by Matangireia Yates-Francis
Grounded in Māori knowledge and bridging Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā, it envisions a cohesive fu...

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...

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

Whakanuia te reo Māori
You can spot the eye-catching neon art pieces lighting up Lorne Street outside the central Auckla...

Te Huinga Tai – The Gathering of Tides
Artists Poi Ngawati and Angus Muir enhance the mural with light designs that reflect the relation...

Tūrama
Transforming the street into an outdoor sculpture walk, Tūrama will help you rediscover the Waiho...

Yoga and Art Immersion
The hour-long Hatha yoga classes we offer will include warm-up stretching, building to stronger p...