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Community 20 Apr 2022

Local projects a highlight of Puketāpapa Community Forum

Key local projects and how they benefit the community were the main talking points at Puketāpapa Local Board’s Community Forum for April.

Community 14 Apr 2022

Community at the heart of Albany Hub

Pokapū ā-Hapori o Ōkahukura / Albany Community Hub is finally in community hands and is being managed by Harbour Sport.

Environment 14 Apr 2022

Update on Ōrewa’s coastal defences

Each area of the Ōrewa coastline faces its own challenges and the council’s response to managing these challenges will be tailored to suit.

Community 14 Apr 2022

New facilities on the way for Wellsford and Omaha

Work is underway on Wellsford’s brand-new toilet facility located in the heart of the town ideally situated for locals or visitors travelling north. While at Omaha Beach, a new toilet and changing facility will replace the toilets underneath the s...

Community 13 Apr 2022

Manurewa CCTV network to be expanded

Manurewa's CCTV network is to be expanded to cover a wider area of the town and its streets and carparks.

Cycling 13 Apr 2022

Celebrating five years of the New Lynn bike hub

It has been five years since the trailblazing opening of the very first EcoMatters bike hub in New Lynn, a project supported by Whau Local Board, with no signs of the hub slowing down.

Plans / Projects 13 Apr 2022

Boost for lighting improvements in Henderson

Plans to improve the lighting in Henderson Town Centre have received a boost following the allocation of $30,000 for an assessment to be undertaken and an implementation plan to improve the lighting in the area.

Arts 13 Apr 2022

Dream comes true as Kākano Art Gallery opens in the heart of Henderson

The opening of Kākano Art Gallery in Henderson Town Centre is a dream come true and a culmination of years of work.

Events

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Waitākere

Our sessions are filled with movement, music and connection.

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Avondale

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

22 Jul 2026

Beginners guide to fruit tree pruning

Perfect for home gardeners looking to gain confidence and practical skills.

22 Jul 2026

Make a chopping board

Make your own beautiful chopping board while learning basic woodworking and safe power tool use.

22 Jul 2026

Wellness talk: Understanding and managing pain

Learn about the common causes of pain, how pain affects the body and practical ways to manage it...

22 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Home Made

Five artists, each one exploring their own answer to what home looks, sounds and feels like.

22 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

Water-based woodblock printing

In this course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of a sustainable and low-tech printmakin...

22 Jul 2026 - 09 Sep 2026

Life Drawing 101

You will develop drawings that convey a sense of flow and life, as well as the weight of 3D form.