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Elections 24 Feb 2023

Local board welcomes new member following by-election

Results from the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election confirm Laura Caine as the newest member elected to the board.

Elections 22 Dec 2022

Candidates confirmed for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election

Nominations for Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election have now closed. Four eligible candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board.

Sports / Leisure 20 Dec 2022

Surf school scores new boards

Young surfers who partake in Aotea Boardriders Club’s lessons have ended the year on a high, with brand new surfboards to learn on thanks to a local board grant.

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.

Events

21 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Throw it down

Immerse yourself in this intensive six-week course designed for beginners keen to learn the funda...

14 Oct 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Life drawing 101

This 8-week course is an introduction to figure drawing, where you will learn how to construct mo...

19 Aug 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Origami Club

A relaxed, creative space to meet new people and get your hands folding.

08 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Yoga Vinyasa

Yoga in a friendly environment, connecting with breath and body, releasing stress.

14 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ponsonby

Bring your babies and toddlers to a fun half hour filled with music, movement and a little bit of...

14 Jan 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Art and craft group: Unfinished Objects

Join our weekly Wednesday craft group.

22 Oct 2026

Tiki Taane with Auckland Phil

One of Aotearoa’s most well-known and diverse artists performs with Auckland Philharmonia.

22 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Realistic drawing and portrait oil painting class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.