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Community 13 Dec 2018

Westgate hub gifted name by Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara

The community facility, set to open in March 2019, has been gifted the name Te Manawa, which means the heart.

Development 12 Dec 2018

Concept approved for $6 million Kopupaka Reserve

Henderson-Massey Local Board has approved the concept for a new playground and open space development at Kopupaka Reserve in Westgate.

Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Community 6 Dec 2018

Snow in the Park nominated for top national award

Snow in the Park has been nominated for Best Local Government Event at the 2018 NZ Event Awards.

Plans / Projects 29 Nov 2018

$3.8 million building purchase signals the start of Glen Eden transformation

The purchase marks the start of a process that will see a civic heart of the town centre created.

Environment 22 Nov 2018

Kauri dieback closures: What you need to know

Frequently asked questions about park closures to protect kauri.

Environment 22 Nov 2018

How we're protecting Auckland's kauri

An open letter from councillors Penny Hulse and Alf Filipaina,

Community 21 Nov 2018

Henderson-Massey Local Board awards $30,000 to community organisations

Funding has been given to groups supporting the local area, the environment and arts.

Events

15 Dec 2024 - 24 Jan 2025

Glen Eden Library summer school holiday programme

Let’s celebrate festive season by doing fun activities together.

22 Nov 2024 - 23 Feb 2025

Portage Ceramic Awards Exhibition 2024

Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery is thrilled to announce the 2024 finalists of the highly an...

03 Nov 2024 - 02 Feb 2025

Liquid States: Gretchen Albrecht

Liquid States is a major survey exhibition examining works produced by Albrecht in the 1970s and...

12 Jan 2025

Elvis in the Park

Family free day, 6 Elvis Entertainers to sing while you dance or just relax and enjoy the free day.

13 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2025

At-home approaches to contemporary handmade paper

Learn how to design and form basic sheets.

13 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2025

Introduction to Carving

This workshop will focus on the design, construction, and carving of a traditional weapon.

13 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2025

Exploring Abstract Sculpture

Adults: 18+All materials included In this inspiring, explorative 4-day workshop led by sculptor J...

13 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2025

Glorious Glass

Learn all the basic glass casting techniques of the lost wax method to create your beautiful glas...