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Planting 19 Apr 2024

No more grassing on Okupu Bay

More than 150 natives are thriving in Okupu thanks to a new approach to weed control.

Plans / Projects 19 Apr 2024

West Auckland arts boost from council fund

Two west Auckland arts organisations have been given a timely boost with a combined $60,000 in grants awards.

Matariki 19 Apr 2024

Matariki Festival comes back to Arataki

After a year’s hiatus, the much-loved Matariki Festival will light up the winter at Arataki Visitor Centre again in June, thanks to the funding support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 19 Apr 2024

25 years untouched Aorere Park Playground revitalised

After more than 25 years, the Aorere Park Playground in Papatoetoe has been given a $2.2 million dollar upgrade that is sure to delight the local community, thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board.

Community 19 Apr 2024

Caribbean Drive sports fields open in April

Football and baseball players will be thrilled with the $3.5 million-dollar sports field development at Unsworth Heights’ Caribbean Drive set to open with a community celebration on 20 April.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Apr 2024

Play your part at Puketāpapa parks

In Puketāpapa there are a number of outstanding parks for the community to enjoy, and the local board is reminding park users to take care of these spaces so that everyone can enjoy them.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Apr 2024

Glenbrook boat ramp plan rejected

Franklin Local Board has said no to a plan to develop the boat ramp at Glenbrook.

Events

04 May 2024

Star Wars Nerf Battle

Join us for the ultimate battle.

04 May 2024

Star Wars Weekend: May the Fourth

It’s Stardome’s annual Star Wars celebration, where 30-minute planetarium shows exploring the pla...

04 May 2024

The Crown Lynn Collector's Market

Save the date! The iconic Crown Lynn Collector's Market is back for another awesome day of treasu...

04 May 2024

Titirangi Folk Music Club

Come along to enjoy traditional and contemporary folk music.

04 May 2024 - 05 May 2024

Sentinel Opening Weekend

Explore the newest exhibition, Sentinel, showcasing Aotearoa, New Zealand's seabirds and the impo...

04 May 2024 - 05 May 2024

Hibiscus Coast Edible Garden Trail

The HBC Edible Garden Trail enables all members of our community to access a variety of local gar...

04 May 2024 - 18 May 2024

NZ Music Month - Instrumental Excerpts

Come along to celebrate NZ Music Month 2024 and support your local musicians!

04 May 2024 - 23 May 2024

Dastkari

Join us in celebrating the beauty and versatility of Indian folk art.