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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

04 Apr 2023 - 06 Apr 2023

Fish Saw

A team of artists from Japan, Argentina, and the USA created Fish Saw, like Ghibli meets Isabel Allende, with original animation and musical score.

21 Mar 2023 - 08 May 2023

Storytime at the Ellerslie Hall

Have fun at the Storytime.

07 Mar 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Kumeū

Join a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

05 Apr 2023

Baby In Sync: The emotionally connected baby

Learn the practical, financial and environmental benefits of having a nappy-free, or partially nappy-free, baby or toddler.

05 Apr 2023

Brian Greene Live - The Twilight of Time

This event will be your reminder that the vastness of our universe cares little for human beings, so it’s up to us to take charge of our destiny.

05 Apr 2023

Conservation Conversations: Backyard Conservation

We aim to bring cultures together and share conservation knowledge/experience!

05 Apr 2023

Healthy Homes Workshop - New Lynn

We’ll give you many great ideas and inspiration to help you save money and reduce carbon.

05 Apr 2023

HeritageTalks: ANZACs and the Easter Rising With Rory Sweetman

Dr. Rory Sweetman will talk about his book.