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Community 22 Apr 2024

Calling all community groups in Waitematā

Grants of up to $3,000 are up for grabs to help the community deliver positive outcomes for the local area.

Anzac Day 19 Apr 2024

Local year 12 student to speak at Anzac service

Will Dickson from Glendowie College will be delivering a speech at St Heliers Anzac service on 25 April.

Planting 19 Apr 2024

No more grassing on Okupu Bay

More than 150 natives are thriving in Okupu thanks to a new approach to weed control.

Plans / Projects 19 Apr 2024

West Auckland arts boost from council fund

Two west Auckland arts organisations have been given a timely boost with a combined $60,000 in grants awards.

Matariki 19 Apr 2024

Matariki Festival comes back to Arataki

After a year’s hiatus, the much-loved Matariki Festival will light up the winter at Arataki Visitor Centre again in June, thanks to the funding support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

19 Apr 2024

Play your part at Puketāpapa parks

In Puketāpapa there are a number of outstanding parks for the community to enjoy, and the local board is reminding park users to take care of these spaces so that everyone can enjoy them.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Apr 2024

City centre transformation gathers pace, with 15 projects delivered in past 5 years

When a plan leaps off the page and becomes reality, there’s reason to celebrate.

Events

15 May 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Fun Fridays - Mt Albert

A fun after school activity for primary school aged children.

15 May 2026 - 28 May 2027

Tech Cafe - Mt Albert

Need help navigating your devices? Tech Cafe is here to help!

01 May 2026 - 29 May 2026

NZ Music Month on Queens Wharf

Celebrate with a mix-tape of choice, homegrown and a 100% NZ line-up of DJs and intimate live sets.

01 May 2026 - 29 May 2026

XYZZY

An immersive art-based planetarium screening with 90s-inspired electronic synthesizer tracks.

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Ka Mua Ka Muri: The first 5 years

This installation offers a chance to revisit standout moments, rediscover artists and reflect on...

01 May 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Fun Friday

An exciting after school programme where children can explore and enjoy a wide range of games and...

01 May 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Drop-in ceramic studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Jiggle and wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool sessions for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lots o...