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Community 20 Sep 2021

Waitematā Local Board seeks nominations for Good Citizens’ Awards

Waitematā Local Board is seeking nominations for its Good Citizens’ Awards. These awards recognise individuals and groups going above and beyond for the benefit of the diverse communities within the local board area.

Heritage 17 Sep 2021

Progress on Leys Institute buildings

Auckland Council has begun the development of a detailed business case for the restoration, modernisation and seismic remediation of the Leys Institute buildings.

Walkways 17 Sep 2021

New wayfinding signs help open up walking routes across Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board has funded wayfinding signage for pedestrians across the local board area. 

Development 6 Sep 2021

Karangahape Road records retail high before bracing for lockdown

Before the current lockdown, figures from Marketview ranked Karangahape Road the highest performing Business Improvement District across the Auckland region for the past three months.

Arts 12 Aug 2021

Rough sleepers heard through poetry

Rough sleepers are finding their voices through poetry with support from Waitematā Local Board.

Exhibition 4 Aug 2021

New community-led gallery now open at Auckland Museum

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum has opened a new gallery designed to help Auckland communities share their stories.

Environment 28 Jul 2021

Myrtle Rust found on Aotea Great Barrier

Island residents asked to report sightings of Myrtle Rust which has now been discovered on Aotea Great Barrier

22 Jul 2021

10-year budget makes recovery possible for Aotea Great Barrier Island

Auckland Council's 10-year recovery budget will help Aotea Great Barrier Island recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Events

07 Oct 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Exhibition: I will be a Feast for all that Hums

Presented by Witching Hour, a collective of four Elam-educated artists.

07 Oct 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Stray Thoughts

Stray Thoughts illustrates our connecting thoughts, dreams and memories as we journey through life.

07 Oct 2026 - 06 Mar 2027

King Pin: Dave Cameron’s Boxing and Wrestling Collection

This exhibition brings his collection to life, tracing the evolution of both sports through chang...

01 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

POPS Pinball

Auckland's biggest pinball machine is now live!

01 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Windows of Imagination

Enjoy a fun journey through the new CRL stations, go for a scavenger hunt and have fun with a fun...

01 Oct 2026 - 31 May 2027

Kids learn to ride

Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...

22 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Cabaret

Enjoy one of the most iconic musicals of all time with a dazzling cast of New Zealand’s finest mu...

17 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

First Light: Australasia's largest public art lightwall returns

Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront.