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Environment 5 Aug 2016

Join the war on weeds: Climbing asparagus

Climbing asparagus is fast becoming one of Auckland’s nastiest weeds, and it could be in your back yard.

Community 3 Aug 2016

Supporting business in Swanson

Swanson will soon see a large increase in population thanks to several new housing developments.

Cycling 2 Aug 2016

New cycleway planned for westies

A new cycleway will cut travel time for people cycling into the city centre from west Auckland.

Community 28 Jul 2016

Tackling youth unemployment

Henderson-Massey Local Board, Youth Connections, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development and digital specialists TalentWire have combined efforts to respond to the challenge of youth unemployment.

Environment 28 Jul 2016

Hunua Project scoops top environmental award

Protecting the treasured Hunua Ranges recognised at Local Government Awards.

Environment 25 Jul 2016

Recycling roll-out picks up pace

In July more than 210,000 households in north and west Auckland moved to the same recycling service as other parts of the region.

Beaches 13 Jul 2016

Safety precautions help save fisherman

Proper safety precautions and a swift response from emergency services helped save a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Piha on Saturday.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Events

16 Jul 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Bring your little one along for a 30-minute session of songs, movement, and finger rhymes, specia...

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Glen Eden Library

Join us at Glen Eden Library to help stimulate development of your baby’s body and brain.

11 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps

Create reusable beeswax wraps!

20 Nov 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Tō Mātou Reo

Intermediate Te Reo speakers gather for conversation, games, fun, and learning!

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...

04 Sep 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Knitting Club

Pop along and join a friendly knitting group that knits for those in need.

17 Jul 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

12 Dec 2025

Christmas Card Printing

Participants will be creating beautiful cards using a variety of printing techniques on paper and...