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Parks / Outdoors 19 Apr 2024

Play your part at Puketāpapa parks

In Puketāpapa there are a number of outstanding parks for the community to enjoy, and the local board is reminding park users to take care of these spaces so that everyone can enjoy them.

Competitions 19 Apr 2024

Local year 12 student to speak at Anzac service

Will Dickson from Glendowie College will be delivering a speech at St Heliers Anzac service on 25 April.

Planting 19 Apr 2024

No more grassing on Okupu Bay

More than 150 natives are thriving in Okupu thanks to a new approach to weed control.

Plans / Projects 19 Apr 2024

West Auckland arts boost from council fund

Two west Auckland arts organisations have been given a timely boost with a combined $60,000 in grants awards.

Matariki 19 Apr 2024

Matariki Festival comes back to Arataki

After a year’s hiatus, the much-loved Matariki Festival will light up the winter at Arataki Visitor Centre again in June, thanks to the funding support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 19 Apr 2024

25 years untouched Aorere Park Playground revitalised

After more than 25 years, the Aorere Park Playground in Papatoetoe has been given a $2.2 million dollar upgrade that is sure to delight the local community, thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board.

Community 19 Apr 2024

Caribbean Drive sports fields open in April

Football and baseball players will be thrilled with the $3.5 million-dollar sports field development at Unsworth Heights’ Caribbean Drive set to open with a community celebration on 20 April.

Events

19 May 2024

Anatomy of an Upset

In this talk, we delve into the intricacies of understanding human upset and drama.

19 May 2024

NZTrio: Triptych 1 – Unquiet Dreams

Journey through a diverse musical landscape beginning with Benjamin Britten’s ‘Introduction and A...

19 May 2024

Stunning cyclamen workshop - Wintergardens Sunday Art Sessions

Come join us at the Domain Wintergardens for a fun and creative Sunday art session!

20 May 2024

Creative Talks : Elizabeth Barton

Elizabeth has established her own studio in Te Aroha, where she enjoys a unique creative hub show...

20 May 2024 - 23 May 2024

Vector Lights for Road Safety Week 2024

Vector Lights will shine bright yellow for Road Safety Week, which aims to inspire communities to...

11 Apr 2024 - 20 May 2024

'Weathering the Storm' free workshop

Learn how to navigate the uncertainty of disaster recovery, support children and others through e...

21 May 2024

How to Prepare for an Emergency!

Come along to this critical talk by Auckland Emergency Management and find out what you can do to...

21 May 2024

Time is not Toxic

Experienced breathwork coach Jefferson Chapple presents the third of three inspiring free talks.