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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.

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.

7 Jul 2021

Quick response grants make all the difference

Thirteen organisations and community groups have been awarded a combined $11,525 in quick response grants for community projects by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

1 Jul 2021

Recovery budget delivers for Waitākere

Waitākere will benefit from Auckland Council’s record capital investment over the next 10 years focussed on keeping the city running and continuing to build for the future.

Environment 1 Jul 2021

Inaugural Manukau Harbour environment report to guide future investment for long term change

Report reveals real improvements in air quality, wildlife biodiversity and water quality in areas of the harbour, and where to focus efforts and investment in the future.

Environment 24 Jun 2021

Aucklanders thanked for fighting kauri dieback

Non-compliance with kauri dieback measures on our region's tracks has gone down 30 per cent over the last two years.

Environment 24 Jun 2021

Rogue rambler receives fine of $5700 in first kauri dieback prosecution

The offender found guilty of breaching Auckland Council’s Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw by entering closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park in 2019, was today convicted of three offences and fined a total of $5700 and ordered to pay...

Community 21 Jun 2021

‘Rare privilege’ as new community facility in Piha opens

The first new council-owned community facility to open in the Waitākere Ranges for over a decade has officially been handed over to its tenants, thanks to a piece of foresight from the board half a decade ago.

Events

11 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Kintsugi workshop

Learn the magical art of kintsugi with artist Ema Frost in this new workshop.

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

12 Sep 2026

Garden help and seed sharing

Swap seeds, share knowledge and grow something new.

12 Sep 2026

Harake Weaving - Adult workshop

Try your hand at this beautiful, traditional art form and learn different weaving techniques.

12 Sep 2026

Kōrero with Java Bentley: Rediscovering Mauri

Join us at the Homestead Galleries, Corban Estate Arts Centre to hear from Curator and Exhibition...

12 Sep 2026

Seed swap and gardening skill sharing

Come along to this free community event at Glen Eden Library.

12 Sep 2026

Whānau Day - Kōanga Festival

Storytelling, kapa haka, performances, kēmu and kai.

08 Aug 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Te Atatū artisan and handmade market

Discover a friendly community market celebrating local New Zealand artisans and handmade products.