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29 Sep 2020

Piha Surf lifesavers get $10,000 grant for emergency power

Waitākere Ranges Local Board has allocated a $10,000 grant towards the purchase of a diesel generator for Piha Surf Lifesaving Club.

Plans / Projects 16 Sep 2020

Harbourview-Orangihina marae development takes next step

Henderson-Massey Local Board will request Auckland Council amend legacy council resolutions, paving the way for the Te Atatū Marae Coalition Trust to be given future tenure to develop a marae at Harbourview-Orangihina Park in Te Atatū Peninsula.

Environment 15 Sep 2020

Wasp nest discovery a timely summer reminder

A nest home to tens of thousands of wasps found in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park is a reminder of the threat the common wasp can pose.

Cycling 10 Sep 2020

Safer streets on the way for Glen Eden with pop-up cycleway

Safer cycling is on the way to Glen Eden following the news that a trial pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road has been given the go-ahead.

31 Aug 2020

Piha surf tower gets green light

A proposed new surf lifesaving tower at the iconic Piha Beach has been given the green light by Waitākere Ranges Local Board following community consultation.

Community 23 Jul 2020

Calls for more funding for Waitākere Hospital

The Henderson-Massey Local Board's three-year plan advocates for increased funding to upgrade the hospital's services and capability.

Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Is there a greener Henderson-Massey on the way?

Do you like the sound of more trees in streets and parks, expanded cycleways, community-led gardens, and better public transport in your area?

Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Could the Waitakere Ranges become New Zealand’s next ‘dark sky’ park?

Plans to apply for the international 'dark sky' status are included in the draft Local Board Plan, which is open for consultation until 13 August.

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22 Aug 2026

Author Talk - Thalia Henry: Sorry Rock

This author talk is free and an opportunity to hear directly from the author, on this newly relea...

27 Jul 2026 - 23 Nov 2026

Korean Bookchat

​Join us for lively discussions on Korean literature.

27 Aug 2026

Telling your story, comic creation workshop: Toby Morris

Join award-winning comic artist and writer Toby Morris for a hands-on workshop where he’ll discus...

29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

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29 Nov 2025 - 25 Oct 2026

Rānui seed, seedling & produce swap

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23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

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26 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

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04 Sep 2026

Curator tour of Homestead Galleries

Join us for an intimate tour of our current exhibitions: Tūturu Kāenga and Witipū.