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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

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Parnell Library Shared Reading Group

Join us to read a short story and poem aloud, and chat about it in a friendly environment, with a...

02 Dec 2026

Fiji curry cooking workshop

Discover the flavours and spices that make Fijian cuisine unique.

03 Dec 2026

Lecture: Monuments

Hear international curator and our third Creative New Zealand Te Manu Ka Tau international guest...

04 Dec 2026

Christmas Maker's Market

Our annual Christmas Makers' Market is a chance to support local makers and artists. This boutiqu...

04 Dec 2026

Orewa Christmas Twilight Market

A magical evening bringing the community together through Christmas spirit.

05 Dec 2026

Artist Kōrero

Join Ange Oliver for kōrero and reflections on her - close to completion - Masters of Māori Visua...

05 Dec 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Devonport Christmas Festival

Don’t miss Santa’s Grotto and the Windsor Reserve Craft Market featuring unique handmade goods.

06 Dec 2026

Friends of Arataki Kids Day!

Save the date for our annual Friends of Arataki Kids Day!