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Environment 28 Jul 2021

Local students explore Lake Tomarata

Tomarata students love nothing more than learning outdoors and they got the opportunity earlier this month when they explored the special character of Wellsford’s Lake Tomarata.

Whanau friendly 28 Jul 2021

Setting the stage for the future of play in the Waitākere Ranges area

With a growing population and a need to be able to plan for the future, a new plan to help guide future play improvements and spaces in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area has been developed.

Environment 28 Jul 2021

Myrtle Rust found on Aotea Great Barrier

Island residents asked to report sightings of Myrtle Rust which has now been discovered on Aotea Great Barrier

27 Jul 2021

Keeping Sunvue Park special for generations to come

Supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board, more than 50 members of the community came together to celebrate Matariki and put some hard mahi (work) in to help restore the whenua (land) by planting 700 eco-sourced native plants.

Playgrounds 27 Jul 2021

Playground renewal welcomed at Keith Hay Park

Children can now get even more out of their time at Keith Hay Park thanks to the renewed playground at the southern end of the park, funded by Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Manurewa beach water improving

The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Railway makes plans to go further

The end of the line for the Glenbrook Vintage Railway should be further off than it is now, Franklin Local Board says.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Local parks come alive in Ōrākei

Activating local green spaces and parks in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Events

06 Sep 2026

Trails for trees: Whānau Fun Day

A free, drop-in event with something for the whole whānau!

06 Sep 2026

Wellness Talk

Discover how food can play a powerful role in supporting your overall wellness!

06 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week at Avondale Library

Join us for a series of workshops and talks that delve into life, death and what matters to us.

06 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Dragon Beard Candy Making Workshop

Discover the traditional craft of Dragon Beard Candy - a delicate handmade sweet made from sugar...

06 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Island Flower Pins

Give colourful leis a new life by transforming them into a beautiful flower pin!

30 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

One day clay workshops

Join us for our 2-hour one-day clay workshops with tutor Livia Mu on Sunday afternoons!

29 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

General Election information sessions and mobile enrolment

Join the Electoral Commission to learn about the 2026 General Election.

23 Aug 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Dodgeball for all

These youth sessions are designed to introduce tamariki and rangatahi to the sport of dodgeball.