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Waste 14 Aug 2023

Central city’s new chest of treasured trash

On Friday 11 August, Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre officially opened its doors to the public.

Safety 4 Aug 2023

What would you advocate for, Waitematā?

Advocacy is a crucial part of the Waitematā Local Board Plan. Which advocacy topics are important to you?

Community 28 Jul 2023

What would you advocate for, Aotea?

The draft Local Board Plan 2023 includes advocacy for important issues that affect the community.

Community 27 Jul 2023

Local Board Plan priorities: tell us what you think Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board’s draft plan is now open for consultation, and the board is calling on you to share your thoughts on its key priorities to make sure they’ve got it right.

Environment 30 Jun 2023

Solving a pig problem in Medlands

Environmental group in Medlands, Aotea / Great Barrier acquires pig brig trapping system.

Community 28 Jun 2023

Youthline continues to help our rangatahi

Over $70,000 worth of grants from 17 local boards have helped fund their volunteer training programmes in the past year, including $1500 from Waiheke Local Board.

City Centre Waterfront 27 Jun 2023

Tūrama lights up Queen Street : 11 July to 20 August

Tūrama, an award-winning series of light installations celebrating Matariki, is set to light up Queen Street for a second year.

Events

01 Oct 2026

Haydn & Shostakovich

Beginning with the clean tranquillity of Morning, Grieg’s first suite from his music to the play...

01 Oct 2026

Highwic Beyond the Ropes House Tours

Visit parts of Highwic the public do not usually see and view objects normally in storage.

01 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Field to Table: The Pukekohe Dehydration Factory

Heritage specialist Cara Francesco presents a lecture on this fascinating chapter of Pukekohe’s h...

03 Oct 2026

A Taste of Parnell

Learn about the history of market gardens in the area and explore one of Auckland’s best farmers...

03 Oct 2026

A Tavola Con Gli Italiani - Dining with Italians

Explore the evolution of food within Italy and the influences from overseas, including drinks and...

03 Oct 2026

Judges Bay heritage walk: Food and exchange

Discover historic Judges Bay on a heritage walk exploring Auckland’s early food landscapes and cu...

03 Oct 2026

Roots, recipes and reinvention

Discover Ponsonby Road’s food heritage on a guided walk.

03 Oct 2026

Takeaway lives: Food, memory and migration

Celebrate this year's Auckland Heritage Festival theme of kai with us as we host a discussion wit...