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Plans / Projects 25 Jul 2019

Island area plans will be open for feedback in early 2020

Waiheke Island and Aotea Great Barrier Island residents and ratepayers will be invited to give feedback on area plans for the islands early in 2020.

Transport 25 Jul 2019

Waiheke bus network gets electrified

The Waiheke community will see new electric buses on the islands’ roads from the middle of next year.

Plans / Projects 24 Jul 2019

Parks, arts and community prioritised by Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board has approved its work programme for the year ahead, building on planning and work undertaken throughout 2018/19.

23 Jul 2019

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board sets out budget priorities

Housing, dark sky status, dredging and water quality will be among some of Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board's funding priorities for the coming year.

Environment 17 Jul 2019

Community trust to recycle glass on Great Barrier Island

A community trust on Great Barrier Island will be using a council grant to make drinking glasses out of discarded bottles and jars.

Waste 16 Jul 2019

Bin or bags – time to make your choice

Auckland Council is encouraging the Aotea Great Barrier Island community to make sure they have either bags or a bin ready for when the roadside rubbish collection service changes take effect on 5 August.

Waste 16 Jul 2019

New stormwater works project underway on Waiheke

New stormwater works are due to get underway on Tahi Road, Ostend Road, Tawaipareira Reserve and the Waiheke Refuse Transfer Station to improve the stormwater network.

Community 15 Jul 2019

Local board supports St John mental health course on Aotea

Great Barrier Local Board has granted funding to St John to provide the first ever mental health first aid course on the island.

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...