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Environment 8 Dec 2020

Get in now to book your inorganic collection, Waiheke

Auckland Council is encouraging Ostend/Rocky Bay residents to make the most of the fine summer weather to have a clean out and book their inorganic collection service.

Development 2 Dec 2020

The transformation of Tyler Street is about to begin

A more people-friendly Tyler Street is on the horizon as the Creating Safer Streets – Tyler Street Pilot gets underway.

Arts 27 Nov 2020

Space Hub platform connects creatives with spaces

Space Hub is a platform dedicated to connecting artists with diverse spaces across Waitematā.

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.

Events

24 Oct 2026

Build your own terrarium

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

24 Oct 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Handmade spell candles

Create your own taper candles, tuned to your desires and intentions.

31 May 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Balcony Garden Social Club

Share knowledge, learn, make friends and swap resources to help your balcony garden thrive!

28 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026

Diwali lunchtime music series

Experience the rich sounds, rhythms and traditions of South Asia through live music.

28 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Songs for Nobodies

Three of New Zealand’s most prominent theatrical forces create an unforgettable production.

28 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Water-based woodblock printing

In this five-week course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of this sustainable and low-te...

29 Oct 2026

Music, singing and fun

Join us for stories, singing and music.  

29 Oct 2026

The food of WW1: Bully beef, biscuits and bullets

Let's take a look at some of the staple food dished up to the men and women who went to fight for...