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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

23 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026

Rangatahi Cultural Master Chef

Rangatahi will bring cultural recipes into youth studio from their elders at home and over a seri...

25 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Walkie Talkie

We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed pace.

26 Mar 2026

Native Planting Workshop

Join us for a whānau friendly native planting workshop and kōrero with Alanah from EcoMatters.

27 Mar 2026

He Paewhiri Pūoro

Tāmaki Oro Rau are proud to present He Paewhiri Pūoro, a panel discussion all about taonga pūoro,...

28 Mar 2026

A Cultural Journey of Indonesia in Aotearoa

An interactive session where audience members will have the opportunity to play Angklung together.

28 Mar 2026

Kids Arts Festival 2026: Te Ngahere

Get ready for a creative adventure deep within Te Ngahere at Corban Estate Arts Centre’s Kids Art...

28 Mar 2026

Rongoā Hīkoi at Orangihina Park

Join Emma Haslam and Te Atatū Community Hub for a free rongoā hīkoi around our local reserve, Ora...

28 Mar 2026

Whau cultural celebration day

Enjoy vibrant cultural performances, delicious food from around the world, and experience activit...