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14 Mar 2024

Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project

Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Environment 29 Feb 2024

Planting hope in Rānui flax garden

Rānui local weavers now have a new pā harakeke (flax garden) which will provide access to the natural resource and taonga (treasure), thanks to the support from Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Beaches 26 Jan 2024

Cool tips to protect your feet from burning on hot sand

Remember to tread carefully at West Auckland beaches this summer.

Arts 11 Jan 2024

Contemporary ceramics celebrated in the Waitākere Ranges

When it comes to the local arts scene, ceramics is a popular and rejuvenated genre that can’t be ignored in the Waitākere Ranges.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Playgrounds 12 Dec 2023

Rānui Domain playground concept plan gets go-ahead

The Rānui Domain playground upgrade will increase play opportunities for tamariki (children) from toddlers to 12 years old, and make the park more enjoyable for all members of the whānau.

Community 30 Nov 2023

Grants make a difference in Henderson-Massey

The successful applicants represent a wide range of community groups and activities including cultural groups, sports clubs, support organisations and art groups.  

Arts 28 Nov 2023

Opening up Studios in the Waitākere Ranges

More than 40 artist studios in the Waitākere Ranges recently opened their doors to the public during the annual Open Studios Waitākere weekend, supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Events

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Book Chat

Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are...

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

11 Apr 2026

Mānutewhau Awa Clean

Join your neighbors and friends to make a real difference in our environment.

12 Apr 2026

Beeswax wraps workshop

Join Amanda, for a Love Food Hate Waste adults' workshop at Ranui Library and get tips and tricks...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

19 Apr 2026

Rose Hellaby House Reopening Celebration

Explore the house and uncover stories of Rose Hellaby and the rich history woven through this rem...

19 Apr 2026

Seed Bomb Workshop

Join us at Rānui Library for a fun, hands on Seed Bomb Workshop as part of EcoFest.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...