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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.

Waste 26 Jul 2021

Southern areas in bid to lift recycling

Selected areas in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Manurewa local board will take part in a trial to reduce contamination in recycling bins.

Events

31 Oct 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Botanical printing: Fabric has memory

Come along to this fun workshop at Studio One Toi Tū.

31 Oct 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Gut Feelings public artwork launch

Join us to celebrate the unveiling of 'Gut Feelings' a public artwork by Louise Purvis, Peter Lan...

31 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Breeze Sailing

An exciting, energetic on-water experience where you are encouraged to actively get involved in s...

19 Oct 2026 - 04 Nov 2026

Celebrate Diwali at Avondale Library

Fun and free, for the whole family. All welcome, haere mai.

27 Jun 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Freemans Bay Markets

Come along to browse handmade and preloved items.

28 Feb 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Pt Chevalier Library

Bring your latest book to share with a community of fellow readers!

01 Nov 2026

Diwali | Music of the month: Takadimi Trio

Come along for a special Diwali celebration at music of the month with Takadimi Trio.

01 Nov 2026

Diwali light-up card STEM session

A hands-on workshop where children will learn how to build their own light-up Diwali card using L...