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City Centre Waterfront 21 Dec 2023

Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons

Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Dec 2023

Te Ara Tukutuku Vision supported by local board

Plans for the creation of a living green open space on the Waitematā harbour have been endorsed by Waitematā Local Board.

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.

Events

01 May 2024 - 31 May 2024

Celebrate NZ Music Month at Waiheke Library

Join Waiheke’s fabulous local musicians for free live performances.

13 Apr 2024 - 25 May 2024

Breeze Sailings

Set sail on your next adventure aboard Breeze, a traditional wooden brigantine similar to vessels...

24 Feb 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Chinese Shared Reading

Come along to connect with other participants and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee/tea in...

25 Mar 2024 - 25 Nov 2024

Parnell Shared Reading Group

Join us for a stimulating hour of listening to stories and poetry being read aloud and chatted ab...

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.

29 May 2024 - 12 Jun 2024

Legacy - Believe

The pictures challenge the conventions of both photography and portraiture.

29 May 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

Wish You Were Here - Believe

In exploring this topic, Sarah examines the absurdity that capitalist and colonialist structures.

30 May 2024

Opera in the Strand Arcade

Experience beautiful harmonies and soaring arias in the midst of this historic architecture.