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Transport 14 Sep 2018

West Harbour ferry celebrates 1 million passengers

West Harbour ferry marks 1 million passenger trips.

Transport 5 Sep 2018

Road safety improvements coming to Waitākere

New road safety improvements are coming to west Auckland.

Sports / Leisure 30 Aug 2018

33,000 students pedal thanks to David

If you learned to ride your bike at a west Auckland school, chances are you were taught by David Powell.

Environment 28 Aug 2018

Sustainable design a step closer for Henderson

Henderson’s future as an ‘urban eco-centre’ has received a boost.

Housing 27 Aug 2018

Work kicks off on housing for older Aucklanders

Work starts on new homes for older Aucklanders.

Arts 23 Aug 2018

Students' experiences of west Auckland to be published

Publication to feature stories from west Auckland high school students.

Community 15 Aug 2018

Western Initiative takes shape

Western Initiative sets out to strengthen community even further.

Beaches 8 Aug 2018

Council supports surf lifesaving

Surf life-saving facilities in Auckland are getting an upgrade.

Events

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

23 Jan 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

Come Write-in

Join us for a cuppa and meet other writers and work on your projects!

01 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

06 Dec 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

Apapacho

Tender Latin American women’s art becomes communal, healing, resistant force.

06 Dec 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

Nurturing Soil

Gardens and heritage intertwine as nurtured marks explore women’s histories.

29 Nov 2025 - 25 Oct 2026

Rānui seed, seedling & produce swap

Join Rānui Library’s Seed, Seedling & Produce Swap to share, swap, and connect with fellow garden...

26 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Rānui Book Chat

Come along, connect with fellow readers, and get inspired — we’d love to see you there!

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.