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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

08 Apr 2023

Narrow Neck Beach Clean Up

The gist is we are going to spend a couple of hours on the beach and reserve, picking up as much inorganic waste as we can find.

08 Apr 2023

Play Festival

Come to the beautiful Tuna Mau / Western Park to play and explore traditional games, music, and food from the many different cultures present in our community!

08 Apr 2023

World Food Market

Explore various types of finger food and brunch dishes with a combination of spices and herbs.

08 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2023

School Holiday Fun at the Village

Go back in time and experience life in the old days!

08 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

Highland Park Library School Holiday Programme

Enjoy a variety of school holiday events in April school holiday.

07 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

Eco Warriors: April school holidays at Botany Library

Bring your kids for fun interactive session at Botany Library.

07 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

Holiday Fun with the Eco Warriors School Holiday Programme at Waiheke Library

A scavenger hunt, a climate action escape room, and activity packs will be available throughout the holidays.

11 Mar 2023 - 09 Sep 2023

Repair Cafe - K-Road (Une-Deux Cafe)

Bring broken or damaged items, and locals volunteer their time and expertise to fix them for free.