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28 Feb 2022

Help from heroes: Pandemic response praised by board

Waitākere Ranges Local Board has thanked several health and community organisations for their outstanding work supporting the community during the ongoing COVID-19 response.

Environment 25 Feb 2022

A little love goes a long way to get rid of those weeds

Piha resident Dr Jill Poulston is systematically weeding in the bush near her home, supported by family, friends and a Love Your Neighbourhood grant from Waitākere Ranges Local Board. 

Development 22 Feb 2022

Papakura ready to reach up

The developer of Eleven East, central Papakura’s first four-storey apartment block, says if you raise a place up, people follow.

Environment 18 Feb 2022

Local Eco Festival highlights simple actions for positive change

Sustainable living and simple actions in daily life that over time have a positive impact on the environment are the focus of the locally-led Eco Festival in Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa.

Have your say 17 Feb 2022

Have your say on plans for The Landing

The Landing is an intensively used park located on the seaward side of Tamaki Drive, and its management plan is undergoing a refresh to better include the various communities who use the area.

Sports / Leisure 17 Feb 2022

From disappointment to delight: Community diving benefits from COVID-19 cancellations

Auckland diving has been given a boost following the decision to fund the purchase of specialist diving training equipment at WestWave dive pool.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Pēpē at Waimāhia Clendon Library

Come along to Pēpē, a gentle and welcoming session filled with songs, movement, finger rhymes, an...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Reading Revolution Shared Reading

Shared reading group  brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Think Outside the Box

Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box a fun, hands-on after school drawing session.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.