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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

07 Nov 2026

Diya painting workshop and henna art

Celebrate Diwali with a creative afternoon!

07 Nov 2026

Dragon beard candy making workshop

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

07 Nov 2026

Financial wellbeing

Join local financial adviser Helen Grant from Evolutionary Advice for a free, educational workshop.

07 Nov 2026

In conversation with Fa’amele Etuale and Lema Shamamba

This gallery kōrero brings together Fa’amele Etuale and Lema Shamamba who will share deeper insig...

07 Nov 2026

NZ Sign Language Tour - Picasso: Designed by Paul Smith

An accessible introduction to Picasso’s art through the eyes of fashion designer Paul Smith.

07 Nov 2026

Open Arts Day 2026

Experience Open Arts Day 2026 at Corban Estate Arts Centre on Saturday 7 November! It’s the perfe...

07 Nov 2026 - 08 Nov 2026

Bricks and Blocks

Come along to MOTAT for a weekend of hands-on fun at Bricks and Blocks, a LEGO® fan display creat...

07 Nov 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Pokémon Cards Trading Club

Meet other Pokémon trading card fans at Blockhouse Bay Library.