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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

26 Sep 2026

Visit Heritage Pubs

An illustrated talk on the fascinating history of our early neighbourhood pubs.

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

A tour of Symonds Street Cemetery

Hidden beside the bustle of busy motorways and inner-city streets is Auckland city's oldest cemet...

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Culinary heritage self-guided tour

Learn about the people behind iconic local eateries and discover the flavours and stories that sh...

26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Kava – A taste of Pacific Heritage

Suitable for all backgrounds – whether you're of Pacific Island descent or simply kava-curious.

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

All aboard – How Tāmaki moves

Through digital experiences and collection displays, visitors can immerse themselves in the stori...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Engineering New Zealand Heritage Walks

Join one or both of these fascinating walks for history, architecture, and engineering enthusiasts!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Tastes of Tāmaki

Celebrate Ponsonby's rich history, diverse communities and this year’s festival theme, Tastes of...

08 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Handmade spell candles

In this course you’ll be taken through the steps to create your own taper candles, tuned to your...