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Protecting the Waitākere Ranges
West Aucklanders turned out on October 15 to the community forum, Te Wao Nui a Tiriwa - Standing up for the Waitākere Ranges.
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Swanson park and ride a boon for commuters
A new park-and-ride facility has opened at the Swanson train station, providing nearly 140 additional car parks for Swanson rail commuters.
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New playing surfaces at Crum Park
New surfaces have been installed on both the sports field and tennis courts at Crum Park.
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Putting Piha on the radar
During the Second World War, Piha was the site of a radar station critical to New Zealand’s defence.
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Getting on with business
A six-week crime prevention trial funded by Henderson-Massey Local Board sees private security guards address anti-social behaviour, intimidation, loitering and recovering stolen goods.
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Local board tackles weeds in the Waitākere Ranges
Waitākere Ranges Local Board has launched offensives on several fronts to protect the beautiful Waitākere Ranges rain forest and coastal areas from the threats of damaging weed species.
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A safer Henderson
Henderson-Massey Local Board focuses on community safety in Henderson’s town centre.
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Tackling Auckland's housing shortage
Events
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Good Friends Group
Looking to meet some like-minded people? Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday. Meet new friends in...
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Whānau Friendly Excersise Classes
Join Tu Ranga Ora in this exercise programme.
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Book Chat - Waitākere Central Library
Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are...
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Tuesday Book Chat
Our Tuesday book chat group meet over a cuppa to discuss and recommend their reading over each mo...
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Sew Happy
A place where community and creativity come together, offering everyone a chance to stitch, share...
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Lego Club - Glen Eden Library
Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.
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Storytime - Rānui Library
Join our Tuesday storytime with our librarians, who will read stories to your little ones aged 3...
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Kākahu Raranga
This free drop in workshop is the start to your weaving journey where you will learn to weave you...