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22 May 2023

Arts and community centres given funding boost

West arts organisations and community venues reliant on council funding to operate have been given a boost following a decision to allocate more than $437,000 towards operational costs by Henderson-Massey Local Board. 

Community 18 Apr 2023

Grant helps grow kids love for nature

Interest in nature has grown at Edmonton Primary School with an environmental initiative thanks to the Love Your Neighbourhood grant provided by EcoMatters. 

Community 12 Apr 2023

West Auckland festivals get funding

West Auckland performing arts venues have been awarded funding for their annual festivals through Auckland Council’s Regional Event Grants Programme.

Development 3 Apr 2023

Catherine Plaza upgrade a boost for Henderson town centre

Henderson residents are being asked for their feedback on the upgrade to Catherine Plaza. The aim is to refresh Catherine Plaza into a safe and inviting area and to encourage the community and visitors to spend more time there.

20 Mar 2023

Calls for audit of infrastructure following storm devastation

Auckland’s infrastructure requires an urgent audit to assess its ability to cope with extreme weather events in the context of climate change and increased intensification, according to Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 16 Mar 2023

Chill Zone at Come Fly a Kite makes event more welcoming to all kids

If your child feels overwhelmed by big crowds or loud noises, don't let it stop you from bringing them to the popular annual Come Fly a Kite event in Te Atatu Peninsula.

Community 20 Dec 2022

Grants boost Whau projects

Whau’s community groups and volunteers received $38,243.19 for their mahi through Whau Local and multi-board grants.

Events

23 Jan 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

Come Write-in

Join us for a cuppa and meet other writers and work on your projects!

01 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

06 Dec 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

Apapacho

Tender Latin American women’s art becomes communal, healing, resistant force.

06 Dec 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

Nurturing Soil

Gardens and heritage intertwine as nurtured marks explore women’s histories.

29 Nov 2025 - 25 Oct 2026

Rānui seed, seedling & produce swap

Join Rānui Library’s Seed, Seedling & Produce Swap to share, swap, and connect with fellow garden...

26 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Rānui Book Chat

Come along, connect with fellow readers, and get inspired — we’d love to see you there!

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) an...