Hero image

Local

News

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.

Transport 10 Jun 2024

Share your voice on the future of Waiheke transport

Waiheke residents are being called to share their voice on the future of Auckland’s transport.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Jun 2024

VIDEO: opera soared from the historic Strand Arcade bridges

If you missed Opera in the Strand here's a taste.

Transport 31 May 2024

Seal of approval for Motairehe Road

What was once a bumpy ride has been smoothed by a seal extension on Motairehe Road

Community 31 May 2024

From counselling to student radio – a variety of grants awarded

More than 40 successful grant applicants are progressing initiatives to benefit the community through Waitematā Local Board's grant programme

Community 15 May 2024

Funding goes to a range of projects on the motu

Thirteen successful grant applicants have been allocated funding at Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board's April business meeting.

Events

18 Apr 2026

Raranga Harakeke: Weaving Flax with Rewa Grimsdale

Learn about the culture and techniques of raranga in this beginner's workshop.

18 Apr 2026

WilderFest

Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...

19 Apr 2026

This Love Between Us

Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer, known for his work with the Auckland Chamber...

19 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Make-a-Fish Badge

Create your own ocean-inspired badge using fishy stamps or inky fingerprints to design a colourfu...

20 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Vector Lights for Anzac Day 2026

Vector Lights is honouring the courageous military personnel of Aotearoa New Zealand, past and pr...

21 Apr 2026

Collected and classified: Biology in a box

Hear art historian Andrew McKay, floral artist Felicity Jones and Auckland Museum invertebrates c...

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Social Knitting Club at Little Leys

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...