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Election Topics 22 Dec 2022

Candidates confirmed for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election

Nominations for Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election have now closed. Four eligible candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board.

Community 21 Dec 2022

Te Ara Awataha Northcote Greenway nears completion

A large part of Te Ara Awataha – Northcote’s new greenway – has been completed this month thanks to an ongoing collaboration between Kaipātiki Local Board, Eke Panuku, Mana Whenua, Healthy Waters, Kāinga Ora and local stakeholders.

Community 20 Dec 2022

Grants boost Whau projects

Whau’s community groups and volunteers received $38,243.19 for their mahi through Whau Local and multi-board grants.

Sports / Leisure 20 Dec 2022

Surf school scores new boards

Young surfers who partake in Aotea Boardriders Club’s lessons have ended the year on a high, with brand new surfboards to learn on thanks to a local board grant.

Community 20 Dec 2022

‘Fab It Up’ spreads joy among street whānau

A day of pampering for our street whānau lifted their spirits.

Community 16 Dec 2022

Māngere Centre Park playground opens

Māngere Centre Park’s playground has just been revitalised with a rainbow of upgrades.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Dec 2022

Sunvue Park concept plan gets go-ahead

A concept plan for a new, nature-based Ngāhere playspace at Sunvue Park in Glen Eden, designed in  partnership with tauira (students) from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi has been approved by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Events

02 Apr 2023

Macramé Workshop

Use upcycled materials to make different types of macramé products.

02 Apr 2023

Surfdale Food Forest Working Bee – EcoFest

All are welcome; bring snacks to share for morning tea!

02 Apr 2023

Visible Mending Workshop with Cher– EcoFest

Come and learn different visible mending techniques with Cher so you can keep wearing your favourite garment and save it from going to landfill.

02 Apr 2023

Waiheke Collective Pestival – EcoFest

Join us for a fun and educational day celebrating Waiheke’s journey to a healthy and thriving natural environment.

02 Apr 2023

World of Cultures 2023: Dance Kuchipudi with us

Try your hand (and feet) to learn some basic Kuchipudi steps.

02 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2023

Weaving The Whau

Try your hand at weaving on a Big Loom and recycle your old textiles at the library!

04 Mar 2023 - 16 Apr 2023

Nature Play - Myers Park

Barefooted believes in having a sole connection with our planet and for people to recognise our role in protecting it.

05 Feb 2023 - 03 Dec 2023

Sunday Book Chat

Join this friendly group to discuss all genres over tea or coffee.