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Cultural 29 Jul 2021

Whau Pacific Festival delights

Celebrating three nights of spectacular celebrations and entertainment at the Whau Pacific Festival 2021.

Community 29 Jul 2021

Vote to help showcase Ōrākei’s best in business

The Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards 2021 offer a chance for locals to show their love by voting for those they consider the best in the area.

Environment 28 Jul 2021

Local students explore Lake Tomarata

Tomarata students love nothing more than learning outdoors and they got the opportunity earlier this month when they explored the special character of Wellsford’s Lake Tomarata.

Kids / Family 28 Jul 2021

Setting the stage for the future of play in the Waitākere Ranges area

With a growing population and a need to be able to plan for the future, a new plan to help guide future play improvements and spaces in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area has been developed.

Pest plants 28 Jul 2021

Myrtle Rust found on Aotea Great Barrier

Island residents asked to report sightings of Myrtle Rust which has now been discovered on Aotea Great Barrier

27 Jul 2021

Keeping Sunvue Park special for generations to come

Supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board, more than 50 members of the community came together to celebrate Matariki and put some hard mahi (work) in to help restore the whenua (land) by planting 700 eco-sourced native plants.

Playgrounds 27 Jul 2021

Playground renewal welcomed at Keith Hay Park

Children can now get even more out of their time at Keith Hay Park thanks to the renewed playground at the southern end of the park, funded by Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Manurewa beach water improving

The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.

Events

30 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Waitakere Orchid Club Spring Show

The largest annual Orchid Show in NZ, we bring together Growers, Clubs and Vendors from around th...

31 Aug 2024

Little Unique

Join an informative one day weekend mosaic workshop suitable for art enthusiasts of all ages and...

31 Aug 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Newell Harry and Peter Simpson

This two-person exhibition brings into dialogue the practices of Australian-based South African a...

01 Sep 2024

Soft Stone Sculpture Workshop

This workshop is an excellent introduction to sculpting and no experience is necessary.

01 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024

Beginner's Panel Carving with Natanahira Pona

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and more.

03 Sep 2024

Sort Your Space & Clear Your Mind Using the KonMari Method

Join Celine Sumic, certified KonMari Consultant, as she discusses how you can achieve more joy in...

03 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024

In Other Words

Meet characters Arthur and Jane as they retell how they met, fell in love and tried to cope with...

07 Sep 2024

Artist Kōrero

Join us for an artist kōrero with Briana Duffy as she discusses the making of her exhibition, Kāi...