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Waitākere Ward

Waitākere Ward News

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 12 Dec 2024

Adapting for Tomorrow: Waitākere Ranges' Plan to Navigate Emergencies

A new plan is set to empower the Waitākere Ranges community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Dec 2024

New Māori name in Glen Eden park links astrology and whenua

Te Kakau, formerly known as Sunvue Park, was named by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki as the sole name for the park.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 5 Dec 2024

New tool to help Henderson-Massey prepare for emergencies agreed

A new plan is set to empower the Henderson-Massey community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Festive season 7 Nov 2024

Christmas cheer and festive fun coming to Henderson

Christmas is coming and the Henderson Christmas Festival is back for 2024, with a new addition!

Environment 15 Oct 2024

Celebrate local environmental heroes

The Love Your Place Awards celebrate locals making a difference for the environment in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area.

Environment 15 Oct 2024

Westies – do your part to protect wildlife this summer

Westies – we need your help to protect the amazing kuaka (godwits) this summer.

Environment 11 Oct 2024

Free community weed bins here for another year

Waitākere Ranges community weed bin weekends return for another year.

Pools 1 Oct 2024

Take a deep breath, West Wave’s ‘lungs’ get an upgrade

A major upgrade is happening behind the scenes at West Wave.

Waitākere Ward Events

02 May 2025 - 04 May 2025

Printopia Festival

Immerse yourself in Aotearoa’s annual three-day celebration of contemporary print culture and com...

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Come Write In at Te Manawa

Do you have a writing project you’re working on? Do you want to meet up with other writers? Join...

03 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

Composting Workshops - May

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

05 Apr 2025 - 06 Dec 2025

Saturday book chat

Join us on a Saturday afternoon for a lively discussion about what you've been reading.

04 May 2025

West Auckland Heritage Conference: Legends of the West

Join us for a day of insightful talks, fascinating exhibitions, and engaging performances that br...

10 Feb 2025 - 16 Sep 2025

Acting classes

Join our engaging acting classes led by long-time experienced tutor John Goudge!

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Tai Chi with Te Manawa

If you are seeking low-impact exercise that doesn’t require jumping or costly equipment, Tai Chi...

11 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Titirangi Library charity crafters

Come along and connect with like minded people, make new friends, and even pick up new skills.