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Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project
Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
Planting hope in Rānui flax garden
Rānui local weavers now have a new pā harakeke (flax garden) which will provide access to the natural resource and taonga (treasure), thanks to the support from Henderson-Massey Local Board.
“A 50-year dream comes true”: Board approves land lease to Te Atatū marae
History has been made after Henderson-Massey Local Board approved a land lease agreement to establish a Marae at Te Atatū Peninsula.
Mangrove survey launched
Few plants spark as much debate as mangroves. A survey is underway to find out more.
Cool tips to protect your feet from burning on hot sand
Remember to tread carefully at West Auckland beaches this summer.
Contemporary ceramics celebrated in the Waitākere Ranges
When it comes to the local arts scene, ceramics is a popular and rejuvenated genre that can’t be ignored in the Waitākere Ranges.
Harbour pollution seen up close
Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.
Rānui Domain playground concept plan gets go-ahead
The Rānui Domain playground upgrade will increase play opportunities for tamariki (children) from toddlers to 12 years old, and make the park more enjoyable for all members of the whānau.
Events
Remembering Jacqui Geux Exhibition
This pop-up exhibition invites visitors to gain a new appreciation for the wildlife of Aotearoa f...
Bollyrobix with Ella
Experience a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program that combines exhilarating choreography and...
Composting Workshops
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser.
Windows to the World
This exhibition spotlights the migration of cultural motifs, with a special focus on the Kawung B...
Saturday Storytime & Craft
Bring the family along to Rānui Library on Saturdays from 10:30am for a fun, interactive storytim...
Book Chat - Waitākere Central Library
Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are...
Tuesday Book Chat
Our Tuesday book chat group meet over a cuppa to discuss and recommend their reading over each mo...