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Environment 29 Apr 2019

Waitākere Ranges Local Board approves closures of local tracks

Thirteen local tracks in the Waitākere Ranges are set to be temporarily closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

Pest Free 23 Apr 2019

Stay on track this Easter Weekend

Take care of kauri this Easter Weekend by following the rules and paying attention to track closures.

Community 8 Apr 2019

WATCH: Te Manawa opening

Hundreds of people braved the weather to share in the celebrations as the new multipurpose community facility at Westgate opened.

Libraries 4 Apr 2019

Te Manawa starts beating

Westgate gets a newly-opened multipurpose facility, the first of its kind in Auckland.

Music 3 Apr 2019

Watch: Community at the heart of Henderson Silent Disco Citywalk

Silent Disco Citywalk has been transforming Henderson town centre into a dance floor and turning strangers into the performers.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 3 Apr 2019

Tsunami siren warning test on Sunday 7 April

A tsunami siren test will sound at noon on Sunday 7 April in the Rodney and Waitakere ward areas.

Have your say 27 Mar 2019

Henderson-Massey connections plan now open for feedback

A plan that would see the Henderson-Massey Local Board area fully connected through walking and cycling paths has opened for consultation today.

27 Mar 2019

From the ranges to the sea – a day in the life of a dam technician

Learn about the varied work of our dam technicians as we profile the people who work with Auckland's water - from the ranges to the sea.

Events

17 Oct 2026

Bag Making Sewing Workshop

Make your own reusable sack bag for gifts or snacks.

17 Oct 2026

Explore your stream - Kawaka Reserve

Discover the hidden world of your local awa and meet the remarkable creatures that call it home.

01 Oct 2026 - 31 May 2027

Kids learn to ride

Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...

28 Sep 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Kaurilands School: Changing Faces

A collaboration between Kaurilands School and Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery.

23 Aug 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Group Show: The Crackling of the Sun

This exhibition moves through constellations and imaginaries, where time fractures, loops and ret...

23 Aug 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Ruth Ige: The Evocation of Worlds

An exhibition exploring identity, belonging and representations of Blackness.

15 Aug 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Niutupuola Trust

A free, low-impact community exercise class on Saturday mornings.

15 Aug 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Cross stitch meet-up

Socialise, share ideas and work on your projects alongside like-minded people!