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Waste 7 Jun 2019

New waste services support zero waste target on Great Barrier Island

New waste services are being rolled out on Aotea Great Barrier Island from 1 July 2019 to support the target of zero waste to landfill by 2040.

Arts 6 Jun 2019

Youth leadership developed with spoken word poetry

Students at schools in the Waitematā Local Board area will soon benefit from spoken word poetry workshops.

Youth / Rangatahi 6 Jun 2019

Howick Local Board supports local gymnastics

Howick Local Board has made a $40,000 grant to the Howick Gymnastics Club.

Community 5 Jun 2019

Fearless fowl heading for retirement

The pest-hunting chickens on Great Barrier Island are retiring after a job well done.

Arts 4 Jun 2019

Sharing the ancient art of korowai

Papakura Marae's Whiri Aroha classes have passed on the skills to weave precious korowai cloaks to new generations.

Libraries 31 May 2019

Popular librarian bids farewell

After more than three decades of service at Takapuna Libary, its community library manager Helen Woodhouse is moving on.

Technology / Innovation 30 May 2019

Success for Great Barrier's solar power system

Great Barrier Local Board’s solar power system has exceeded expectations.

Community 30 May 2019

Waiheke Local Board, Auckland Transport sign agreement

New working relationship between local board and transport agency.

Events

19 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Mending Circle

Got a beloved sweater with a pesky moth hole? A favourite pair of jeans with a blowout, or a chil...

17 Oct 2026

Body Story 0.25

This intimate gallery performance traces the journey of a body through moments where the emotiona...

17 Oct 2026

Fitting In: Karangahape GGebi

Contemporary dancers and community performers activate the city through movement, costume and scu...

17 Oct 2026

Intaglio drypoint on tetra pak

This one-day workshop will introduce you to the possibilities of tetra pak!

17 Oct 2026

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra

A classical symphony orchestra performing a wide repertoire of music.

17 Oct 2026

Tendrils of Tomorrow

Don’t miss the future of contemporary dance in Aotearoa, turned up loud.

17 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

The Room Would Split Open

Tempo Dance Festival presents The Room Would Split Open (Body Island).

21 Feb 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Glen Eden Community Markets

Every third Saturday of the month the Glen Eden Community House comes alive with the sights, soun...