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Whanau friendly 3 Apr 2024

Kids Arts Festival set to enchant West Auckland

The popular Kids Arts Festival returns to West Auckland on April 6 and is set to enchant families with a captivating exploration of Oceans and Origins.

14 Mar 2024

Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project

Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Environment 29 Feb 2024

Planting hope in Rānui flax garden

Rānui local weavers now have a new pā harakeke (flax garden) which will provide access to the natural resource and taonga (treasure), thanks to the support from Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Beaches 26 Jan 2024

Cool tips to protect your feet from burning on hot sand

Remember to tread carefully at West Auckland beaches this summer.

Arts 11 Jan 2024

Contemporary ceramics celebrated in the Waitākere Ranges

When it comes to the local arts scene, ceramics is a popular and rejuvenated genre that can’t be ignored in the Waitākere Ranges.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Playgrounds 12 Dec 2023

Rānui Domain playground concept plan gets go-ahead

The Rānui Domain playground upgrade will increase play opportunities for tamariki (children) from toddlers to 12 years old, and make the park more enjoyable for all members of the whānau.

Community 30 Nov 2023

Grants make a difference in Henderson-Massey

The successful applicants represent a wide range of community groups and activities including cultural groups, sports clubs, support organisations and art groups.  

Events

18 Aug 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Open Maker Sessions

Discover our 3D printers, vinyl cutters, 2D and 3D design software and more.

14 Aug 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Tūturu Kāenga

An exhibition by father and son, George and Brook Konia.

14 Aug 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Witipū

An exhibition inviting you to reconsider a term that has long been used to describe wāhine Māori...

11 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Art Kids

This fun after-school art programme introduces children to different cultures and places through...

11 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Light volleyball

A fun and accessible twist on traditional volleyball.

11 Aug 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Squad180

Join the Squad180 team for a gentle yet effective workout designed to strengthen the body, improv...

11 Aug 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Aroha Tai Chi

This welcoming class is a wonderful way to improve mobility, reduce stress, and connect with othe...

08 Aug 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Jeena Shin & Jamie Te Heuheu: Moving through time

This exhibition presents a dialogue between Aotearoa-based painters Jeena Shin (South Korea) and...