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Environment 27 Nov 2020

Coordinating Aotea’s ecological success story

Aotea resident Taryn Wilks is on a mission to protect and enhance the island’s unique environment and ecology and is rallying others to be part of the journey.

20 Nov 2020

New changing rooms at Grey Lynn Park celebrated

Grey Lynn Park has new changing rooms and toilets following completion of a long standing project spearheaded by Waitematā Local Board.

Development 17 Nov 2020

Ponsonby Road set to become more people friendly

Auckland Transport is working with the community to test people-friendly spaces and safer ways to travel along Ponsonby Road.

Transport 11 Nov 2020

Auckland’s first electric bus fleet officially launched on Waiheke Island

AT and Fullers360 officially welcomed the first of Waiheke Island’s new, fully electric bus fleet on Tuesday 10 November, with nearly a third of the buses taking to the Island’s streets.

Community 10 Nov 2020

Aotea community groups supported by local board grants

A total of $134,897.92 has been allocated to community groups under Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s grants programme.

Community 10 Nov 2020

Fairy Clare to perform at Parnell Festival of Roses

Head along to Waitematā Local Board's annual Parnell Festival of Roses this weekend for free family fun.

4 Nov 2020

Plans for native bush at Western Springs to proceed following decision on pine stand

A decision made by Waitematā Local Board will see a pine stand removed from Western Springs and the area replanted with native trees.

30 Oct 2020

Kauri dieback survey set for Aotea

Ongoing monitoring of the health of kauri on Aotea Great Barrier Island goes to ground next week with field surveys due to get underway.

Events

19 Sep 2026

Live safely in Auckland: Health and safety talk

Join us for a free Mandarin-language seminar on navigating New Zealand's healthcare system and st...

19 Sep 2026

Mooncake workshop

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us!

19 Sep 2026

Pirate For a Day Sailing

A special pirate-themed sailing in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day!

19 Sep 2026

Tāmaki Untold: All Aboard Auckland

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the City Rail Link (CRL).

19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Making mugs workshop

Enjoy a relaxed weekend learning how to make your own mugs!

19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Te wiki o te reo Māori hīkoi

Join us for a captivating walking tour highlighting significant Māori artworks that shape the cit...

19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Te wiki o te reo Māori tour of Ngā Taonga Tūturu: Treasured Māori Portraits

Grow your mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) on some of the tūpuna (ancestors) portrayed in Gottf...

18 Apr 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Repair Café – Central City Library

Volunteer repairers are available to help fix clothing, electric household items and electronics.