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Sports / Leisure 6 Apr 2021

Track opens in time for Easter weekend

The 3.4-kilometre Cutty Grass Track is the latest to re-open in Auckland Council’s Waitākere Ranges following upgrading as part of the kauri dieback track upgrade programme.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 30 Mar 2021

Tsunami siren test on Sunday 4 April

Auckland Emergency Management will be testing the tsunami siren network around midday, Sunday 4 April in Rodney the Waitākere Ranges and Hibiscus and Bays areas.

Community 18 Feb 2021

Family services boost for Te Atatu

Services for new parents through to young adults in West Auckland have been boosted following decisions by Henderson-Massey Local Board to award leases to three organisations in Te Atatu Peninsula and Te Atatu South.

Waste 18 Jan 2021

West Auckland waste heroes win funding

Funding has been awarded to six Waitākere-based organisations and businesses as part of Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund.

Cycling 22 Dec 2020

Work continues on Glen Eden Pop-Up Cycleway

Plans for a pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road in Glen Eden to link Savoy Road with the train station continue following two community co-design workshops in December.

21 Dec 2020

Historic day for Te Kawerau ā Maki

Te Kawerau ā Maki reacquires ancestral land for marae and papakāinga at Te Henga/Bethells Beach.

16 Dec 2020

Temporary campground changes at Piha

Auckland Council has made some temporary changes to the campground at Les Waygood Park, Piha to help reduce the risk from potential flooding as it moves into the busy summer season.

Community 16 Dec 2020

Helping west Auckland families in need this Christmas

West Auckland families in need have been given a timely boost this Christmas thanks to support from Henderson-Massey and Waitākere Ranges Local Boards.

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