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Environment 23 Sep 2022

Website to help new ranges residents launched

A website that promotes understanding of the uniqueness of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area has been launched.

20 Sep 2022

Final meeting for Toms after nine years’ service

Saffron Toms set to step down at the end of the term.

19 Sep 2022

‘Accidental politician’ Vanessa Neeson steps down after 33 years

Retiring Vanessa Neeson looks back on 33 years of West Auckland politics

Playgrounds 14 Sep 2022

Rangatū playground opens to delight

Hundreds of people turned out to the official opening of Rangatū Playground in Swanson.

26 Aug 2022

Māori names and stories celebrated in parks

The first park to receive fully bilingual te Reo / English signage in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area has been celebrated at Pukewhakataratara / Rush Creek in Massey

15 Aug 2022

New guide promotes West Auckland arts scene

Publishers of a new guide aimed at showcasing West Auckland’s thriving arts destination want to help you explore the west’s cultural attractions

Environment 8 Aug 2022

Environmental heroes celebrated in the Love Your Place Awards

Volunteers, businesses and schools working to help preserve the unique environment of the Waitākere Ranges have been recognised in the 2022 Love Your Place Awards.

2 Aug 2022

Glen Eden Cycleway trial to come to an end

The trial pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road in Glen Eden is set to come to an end.

Events

22 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Caring for Papatūānuku

Explore the beautiful Reserves along the waterways, learn about native ecosystems, and find out h...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading Group - Glen Eden Library

Relax and enjoy short stories and poetry read aloud.

28 Jan 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Caffeine and Craft

Come along to be part of a crafting group.

21 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-in

These walk-in sessions are for people from all walks of life to ask questions about their digital...

09 Apr 2026 - 20 May 2026

Love your awa - Stream workshop

Discover the magic of your local waterways at Love Your Awa—a hands‑on, nature‑immersive stream w...

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

12 Mar 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Caffeine & Craft

Whether you’re an experienced maker or just starting out, Caffeine & Craft is a friendly space to...

05 Mar 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Group

Pop along and knit for those in need. If you are not a knitter, bring along a pair of needles and...