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Community 22 Jun 2022

Improvements on the way for Birdwood Winery building

Plans to improve the poor condition of the Birdwood Winery building and to investigate community use options of the Birdwood Homestead building have been agreed.

16 Jun 2022

Henderson Civic Building reopens after refurbishment

The Henderson Civic building has reopened its doors to the public following a six-month comprehensive refurbishment programme.

Community 13 Jun 2022

Te Henga Marae and west Auckland rangatahi projects to receive $130,000 in funding

Three west Auckland projects have been awarded a combined $133,000 in funding by Auckland Councils Parks, Arts, Community and Events committee.

Environment 1 Jun 2022

Nominations open for 2022 local environmental awards

Nominations are now open for the biennial Love Your Place Awards.

Community 18 May 2022

Green light for $6.5 million Te Pae o Kura upgrade

Plans for a $6.5 million refurbishment of Te Pae o Kura / Kelston Community Centre have been approved by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Climate action 12 May 2022

Cycling budget controversy misses real point, say councillors

Waitākere Ward Councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper say that headlines criticizing plans for future cycling infrastructure in Auckland missed the real issue, tackling climate change.  

Heritage 12 May 2022

Red letter day as Shadbolt House writers retreat takes step forward

Sixteen years in the making, Shadbolt House in Titirangi has taken a step toward becoming a writers retreat following a decision by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Plans / Projects 13 Apr 2022

Boost for lighting improvements in Henderson

Plans to improve the lighting in Henderson Town Centre have received a boost following the allocation of $30,000 for an assessment to be undertaken and an implementation plan to improve the lighting in the area.

Events

30 Jan 2026

Rangatahi natural skin care

Bring your curiosity, your mates, and get ready to mix, blend, and glow up, naturally.

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

09 Feb 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Maths with Means

Come along to Maths with Means, a FREE friendly drop-in for those who want to boost their maths s...

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...