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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.

Environment 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

17 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Join an open and welcoming environment to chat over tea and coffee.

19 Apr 2026

Climate-Resistant Gardening

Join organic gardener, Dee Pignéguy, for a practical talk on gardening for a changing climate.

19 Apr 2026

LIVE Day: Farming

Come along to attend the live day at Farming.

19 Apr 2026

Make your own microgreen tray!

Join Sarah Williams at Takapuna Library for this Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – grow your own mi...

19 Apr 2026

Morningside Mixtape

We’re taking over Morningside’s McDonald Street for a free youth-focused multi-stage festival, sp...

19 Apr 2026

Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026

Join Ōrākei Local Board and passionate nature advocates for a heart-led afternoon celebrating the...

19 Apr 2026

Seed Bomb Workshop

Join us at Rānui Library for a fun, hands on Seed Bomb Workshop as part of EcoFest.

19 Apr 2026

This Love Between Us

Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer, known for his work with the Auckland Chamber...