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Community 20 Dec 2022

‘Fab It Up’ spreads joy among street whānau

A day of pampering for our street whānau lifted their spirits.

Beaches 1 Dec 2022

Staying safe in Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay this summer

With the summer season upon us everyone’s looking to get out and enjoy the water. Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay is a great place to do that

Hauraki Gulf 1 Dec 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands

A total ban on all outdoor fires is in place and previous permits are suspended.

Arts 30 Nov 2022

Waiheke initiatives get helping hand from board

Take a look at just a few key examples from around Waiheke that will be getting a financial boost thanks to Waiheke Local Board’s latest local and multiboard grants round.

Health / Wellbeing 21 Nov 2022

A hearty new addition to the island

Two lifesaving devices are arriving on Aotea / Great Barrier thanks to the Community Heart Care Project.

Community 16 Nov 2022

Creativity brings hope to homeless communities

Dreams are being created and aspirations shaped in a concrete garage just off Karangahape Road in the central city.

Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of th...

Community 31 Oct 2022

Waiheke foraging at your fingertips

Waiheke locals can now access free, nutritious food through an online food map that locates hundreds of fruit trees planted with funding from Waiheke Local Board.

Events

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...

02 Dec 2025 - 05 May 2026

Guided Tour | Louise Bourgeois: In Private View

Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour through Louise Bourgeois: In Private View.

08 Apr 2026

Women & Non-Binary Artist Hui: Tracing Desire Lines

This is a creative workshop using print making and mindfulness to explore habitual routes that in...

15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

09 Apr 2026

Tchaikovsky 4

Begin your evening with sensational live music, performed in the majestic setting of the Auckland...

09 Apr 2026 - 03 May 2026

Arthur Miller’s A View from The Bridge

Beneath the family drama, A View from the Bridge sharpens questions of migration, identity, and b...

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

10 Apr 2026

He mana tō te kai

This programme supports whānau and communities to restore traditional food practices and shift ev...