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Environment 7 Jun 2022

Toutouwai / North Island robins make a home of Hirakimata

There have been consistent sightings of toutouwai since 2007 on Hirakimata, the highest point on Aotea.

Climate action 26 May 2022

Songwriters 4 Climate Action album release during Music Month

Waitematā Local Board helped fund the recording of the album which took place at Roundhead Studios.

Transport 20 May 2022

Charge into Claris on your e-bike

Claris has a brand new Locky Dock station for charging e-bikes, located outside the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board office.

Environment 18 May 2022

Waiheke community planting days open to all

Gather the whānau and bring along your gardening gear.

6 May 2022

Waitematā Local Board welcomes new board member

A new board member has joined Waitematā Local Board following the resignation of former board member Adriana Avendano Christie in March. 

Community 6 Apr 2022

Weed amnesty a must for Waiheke

Waiheke is a network of reserves and treasured greenspaces, but the threat from invasive plant species is constant and the community is being called on to help.

Community 24 Mar 2022

A SPACE for inclusive poetry

The Street Poets and Artists Collective Enterprise (SPACE) project is a partnership between Auckland Council Connected Communities and the Auckland City Mission, giving rough sleepers a chance to have their voices heard.

Community 17 Mar 2022

Paying it forward for good citizens

Waitematā Local Board recently took the opportunity to pay it forward when it recognised its Good Citizen Award recipients.

Events

10 Apr 2026

Mai i Kurawaka

Mai i Kurawaka envisions a future where ikura is honoured as a sacred gift, not hidden, silenced,...

10 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Leys Institute Little Library's school holidays events

Enjoy fun times at these school holiday events.

20 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Handmade Jewellery

Explore fundamental jewellery-making techniques while developing their own personal style.

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

11 Apr 2026

Decorative Repair Workshop with Barbara Woodman

Held alongside the vibrant Parnell Farmers’ Market, these sessions offer a warm, welcoming space...

31 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

After the undercurrents

This exhibition brings together the artwork of Gordon Bennett and Emily Karaka, two senior painte...

13 Dec 2025 - 23 May 2026

Breeze Sailing

A journey on Breeze is an exciting, energetic on-water experience and passengers are encouraged t...