Waiheke Local Board

Could you help your community in an emergency?

Auckland Emergency Management is recruiting volunteers for the new Waiheke Response Team.

Come along to the open evening to learn what's involved, meet the team and find out how you can help support Waiheke during emergencies.

📅 Monday 29 June
🕖 7pm–9pm
📍 10 Belgium Street, Ostend

Register your interest and learn more: aem.org.nz/waiheke

🌱 Get your hands dirty for a good cause!

Join the Love Our Wetlands community planting day at Matietie on Sunday 28 June and help restore this important wetland habitat by planting native trees.

Bring your whānau, enjoy some time outdoors, and be part of a community effort to protect and enhance Waiheke’s natural environment for future generations.

Find out more and register here: https://wrt.org.nz/community-planting-days/

Waiheke volunteers deserve to be celebrated!

Community Networks Waiheke with support from the Waiheke Local Board, is hosting three FREE volunteer appreciation events this June.

We're keen to reach as many volunteers as possible. If your organisation works with volunteers, please get in touch and help us spread the word.

📅 15 June – Evening at Waiheke Resources Trust (5.30pm–7.30pm)

📅 20 June – Nibbles, drinks and bowls at Waiheke Bowling Club (2pm–5.30pm)

📅 27 June – Grab a cuppa at Waiheke Ostend Market

Please share this post so we can reach the many people who give their time and energy to support our community.

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These events are supported by the Waiheke Local Board.

🌿 For nearly 30 years, Waiheke volunteer Chris Palmer has been helping transform former farmland into regenerating native forest at Delamore Reserve.

What started as a few hours of volunteering has grown into decades of conservation work, helping restore habitat for native wildlife and future generations to enjoy.

Read Chris's story below. 👇
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/one-volunteer/

One volunteer, 30 years, and a growing forest on Waiheke For nearly 30 years, Waiheke resident Chris Palmer has helped transform Delamore Reserve from former farmland into regenerating native forest.

🛹 Only 4 days left to have your say on the future of Auckland's skateparks!

Whether you skateboard, scooter, BMX, inline skate, or simply use these spaces with friends and whānau, Auckland Council wants to hear from you.

Your feedback will help shape a regional skatepark plan for Tāmaki Makaurau, including future skatepark design, locations and facilities. Consultation closes Monday 1 June.

👉 Have your say below ⬇

Shape Auckland's skateparks Have your say from 24 April - 1 June 2026.

What does climate adaptation look like on Waiheke? 🌿🌊

From preparing for hotter, drier summers to strengthening community resilience during extreme weather events, Waiheke is already taking action.

This story highlights the people, projects and partnerships helping shape a more resilient future for our island, from environmental restoration and water resilience to community-led solutions grounded in kaitiakitanga. It also reflects the important conversations happening through community hui focused on Waiheke’s climate future.

Want to be part of the conversation? Come along to the next climate adaptation hui and help shape Waiheke’s future.

Read more about Waiheke’s climate adaptation journey below 👇

Waiheke’s big vision for a climate-ready future From resilience planning to community-led climate action, Waiheke is coming together to shape a stronger, more connected future for the island and its people.

🎶 Celebrate NZ Music Month with a free community concert at the Waiheke Musical Museum!

Come along for a morning of classic songs and old favourites with Waiheke duo C’est la Vie. Tap your feet, sing along, and enjoy a great community atmosphere.

📅 Thursday 21 May
🕥 10.45am
📍 Artworks Complex, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa

Everyone welcome! 🎵

Free concert next week on Thursday 21st at 10.45AM , all welcome 🙂