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Youth / Rangatahi 30 Aug 2017

Enjoy your Henderson

Did you know that Henderson and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? It has everything from parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.

Community 21 Aug 2017

What I love about ... Henderson

OurAuckland is sitting down with Aucklanders to find out what they love about where they live. In this interview, JP Puleitu tells us what makes Henderson so special.

Cycling 20 Jun 2017

West Auckland kids claim Guinness World Record

1799 mostly school children and teachers claimed the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest human image of a bicycle at Glen Eden Intermediate this afternoon.

Arts 23 May 2017

Beau Monga headlines Urbanesia's Pacific Day Out

The X-Factor winner will be one of the star attractions at this exciting event, celebrating contemporary Pacific art and culture.

Environment 3 May 2017

Long-tailed bats spotted in Henderson

Long-tailed bats have been spotted in Henderson for the first time in about 15 years.

Housing 2 May 2017

Henderson to flourish as revitalised urban eco centre

The future of Henderson in west Auckland took an important step forward on 2 May with Auckland Council’s Planning Committee approving an overall plan to unlock its potential.

Community 24 Apr 2017

Meet Waste Champion Green Jon

Waitākere Community Recycling Centre project manager Jon Morgan, known better as 'Green Jon', is keen to see local consumers become zero-waste champions.

Walkways 10 Apr 2017

Tread carefully to keep our kauri standing

If you're out exploring Waitākere Ranges Regional Park this Easter and school holidays, please remember to use footwear cleaning stations to help protect our precious forest giants from kauri dieback disease.

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!