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Youth / Rangatahi 26 Jul 2018

Helping hand extended

From bees to worms, Waitematā Local Board grants programme helps many groups and organisations.

Community 20 Jul 2018

Meet a Pest Free Hero – Izzy Mackenzie

This month, we hear about pest-free work from the mouth of the hero themselves.

Transport 9 Jul 2018

Board gives recommendations on freedom camping

Waiheke Local Board has agreed the island does not have the facilities to accommodate freedom campers.

Transport 6 Jul 2018

Slow down message delivered

Some familiar faces are urging Waiheke drivers to slow down.

Environment 5 Jul 2018

Waiheke environment gets a boost

The Waiheke Local Board has approved funding for four initiatives designed to safeguard the island’s environment.

Environment 4 Jul 2018

Some heroes wear feathers

A team of chickens hunting down plague skinks on Aotea Great Barrier are now giving the Auckland community an egg-cellent gift as well.

Community 2 Jul 2018

Laneway lights the way

Waitematā Harbour’s original shoreline and Māori astronomy are celebrated in the design of the newest Wynyard Quarter laneway.

Walkways 29 Jun 2018

Traffic delaying pedestrian flow is a cost too

Walking is the most important transport mode in the city centre.

Events

05 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Pop up Obstacle Course

Test your agility and have fun on a temporary, challenging course

22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

N0ughty Stuff

Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding

Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Kayaking

Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb, and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

20 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026

Artland by Do Ho Suh & children

The installation features imaginative creatures and fantastical landscapes including Noodlegrass,...

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

05 Apr 2026

Body as stamp: Carving name through Chinese martial arts

Drawing from martial arts movements and principles, participants investigate how gestures can car...