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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

08 Nov 2026

Book release: Material Distance

Celebrate this new collaborative poetry and art book by Louise Stevenson and Jodie Dalgleish.

08 Nov 2026

Diwali crafting

Make air dry clay diya light holders and colour mandalas to celebrate Diwali.

08 Nov 2026

Diwali crafts

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting to celebrate Diwali!

08 Nov 2026

Keeping chickens

Join chicken expert Oliver Liddell for a practical workshop covering the essentials of keeping a...

08 Nov 2026

Parnell Festival of Roses

Experience the rose gardens in full bloom, along with food trucks, markets and plenty of free act...

08 Nov 2026

People's Triathlon: Race 1 – Maraetai

Start your 2026/27 season with the Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series.

08 Nov 2026

Reverie

Reverie opens with a mesmerizing, atmospheric work that gently rocks between dream and reality.

08 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Youth guitar discovery series

Join The Fretboard Studio for an acoustic guitar beginner workshop designed for youth.