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Community news 12 Feb 2026

From markets to manu – what’s on in Aotea this summer

Here are our top summer picks of things to do on Aotea / Great Barrier.

Community news 12 Feb 2026

Get out and about across Waitematā this summer

Summer is here! If you’re looking something to do with your kids, grandchildren or neighbours, look no further.

Community 27 Jan 2026

Waiheke board supports community and environmental projects in latest grant round

The Waiheke Local Board has allocated funding to a range of local and environmental projects through its Local and Environmental Grant Round, supporting initiatives that benefit the island’s community and environment.

Zero Waste 15 Dec 2025

One year on: Anamata’s journey of recovery and renewal

One year after a major fire tore through the Anamata Shop and main shed at the Aotea Community Recycling Centre (CRC) on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, the team reflect on what has happened since.

Community 10 Dec 2025

Powering up with sunshine in Claris

Claris Club and Conference Centre are now powered by solar thanks to grant funding from the local board.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun. 

Community 3 Dec 2025

Councillor Mike Lee awarded the John Dunmore Medal

Councillor Mike Lee was recently awarded the John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to the natural history of New Zealand.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Dec 2025

Summer of nostalgia for six majestic icons

Take a moment to picture how inventive Auckland was in the early 1900s.

Events

11 Oct 2026

Britten War Requiem

Enjoy one of the twentieth century’s most ambitious choral masterpieces.

11 Oct 2026

Commemoration of the Battle of Passchendaele

Join the Passchendaele Society to commemorate the 109th anniversary of the fateful Battle of Pass...

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

Natural Basic

A powerful performance as part of the Tempo Dance Festival.

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

SEKI

A captivating solo by Te Whanganui-a-Tara based street dance artist Sefa Tunupopo.

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

YMCĀ

Acclaimed choreographer Oli Mathiesen brings his distinctive voice in this first full-length comm...

15 Oct 2026

Beethoven’s Piano No. 4

The brilliant 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu makes her Australasian debut with Beethoven...

15 Oct 2026

Off Axis

A theatrical journey that expands what Hip Hop can look like, feel like and become.

15 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Operamoth

Tempo Dance Festival presents Operamoth.