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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.

Whanau friendly 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.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Railway makes plans to go further

The end of the line for the Glenbrook Vintage Railway should be further off than it is now, Franklin Local Board says.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Local parks come alive in Ōrākei

Activating local green spaces and parks in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Events

06 Jun 2026

Pasifika Kidzspace

Come along, make a special handmade bookmark while also enjoying colouring, games and movies all...

06 Jun 2026

Robotics workshop for kids

Kids can build, program and test their very own robots while developing critical problem-solving...

06 Jun 2026

Ula lole workshop

Create your own colourful candy lei in this fun, hands-on workshop!

06 Jun 2026

Vessels: Clay workshop

Make your own clay vessel assisted by Manurewa Potters Club (MPC) potters.

06 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Sewing basics workshop

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Do you have a sewing machine but don’t know how to u...

06 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

The Fabric of Play - Birkenhead

Kids can activate their imagination and get creative!

06 Jun 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Debbie Lawrence: I woke last night and wrote

Local sculptor Debbie Lawrence has created an intimate, clay-based exploration of memory, loss an...

24 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Regional park planting days - North

A fun and rewarding morning out in our northern regional parks helping plant trees.