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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.

Cycling 15 Oct 2020

East Street cycle link and safety improvements proposed

Have your say until 23 October on a proposed cycleway link and safety improvements around Karangahape Road CRL station.

Walkways 6 Oct 2020

Waiheke’s Te Matuku Awaawaroa Walkway open again

Te Matuku Awaawaroa Walkway has been re-opened following completion of work to divert over 1 kilometre of existing track away from kauri forest.

Cultural 6 Oct 2020

City of Sails hosts Tuia 250 flotilla

Tāmaki Makaurau is set to welcome Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla into the Waitematā on Friday 25 October.

6 Oct 2020

Auckland Harbour Bridge evokes blue water for our voyagers

Vector Lights for Tuia 250 will pay tribute to the city’s long, rich and courageous voyaging history with a bespoke light show on Auckland Harbour Bridge.

30 Sep 2020

Myers Park improvements a step closer

New design features planned for Myers Park will reflect the site's heritage and Māori culture.

Events

21 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2026

Marbled clay on the wheel

Create mesmerising marbled ceramic vases and cups.

22 Nov 2026

Carols, canapés and candlelight

Join Luminata Voices as we welcome the festive season with an afternoon of beautiful choral music...

26 Nov 2026

Mahler 1

Mahler’s astonishing First Symphony begins with the primeval sound of the world awakening: it tel...

28 Nov 2026

Cross Street Music Festival 2026

Bringing together some of Aotearoa’s most exciting independent, underground and emerging music fo...

28 Nov 2026

Water safety

Join us at Parnell Library for this awesome water safety workshop hosted by The Swim Safe Project.

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

03 Dec 2026

Lecture: Monuments

Hear international curator and our third Creative New Zealand Te Manu Ka Tau international guest...

04 Dec 2026

Christmas Maker's Market

Our annual Christmas Makers' Market is a chance to support local makers and artists. This boutiqu...