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Parks / Outdoors 2 Jun 2023

Two parks win international award again in Waitākere Ranges

Both parks have been recipients of this award multiple times since 2014, with Waikumete being the first cemetery in the southern hemisphere to win the award.

Community 29 May 2023

Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant

Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.

Community 25 May 2023

Grants help Henderson-Massey community groups

Forty-two community groups and organisations have been successful in the latest round of Henderson-Massey Local and Multiboard grant allocations. The grants aim to empower and strengthen the local community.

22 May 2023

Arts and community centres given funding boost

West arts organisations and community venues reliant on council funding to operate have been given a boost following a decision to allocate more than $437,000 towards operational costs by Henderson-Massey Local Board. 

Parks / Outdoors 11 May 2023

Te Kawerau ā Maki return historic park name in Waitākere Ranges

Names and narratives that reclaim Māori identity and restore mana and mauri (life force) to the whenua (land), through the restoration of the Māori language, are being returned to the whenua in parks across communities in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area.

Community 18 Apr 2023

Grant helps grow kids love for nature

Interest in nature has grown at Edmonton Primary School with an environmental initiative thanks to the Love Your Neighbourhood grant provided by EcoMatters. 

Community 11 Apr 2023

West Auckland festivals get funding

West Auckland performing arts venues have been awarded funding for their annual festivals through Auckland Council’s Regional Event Grants Programme.

Parks / Outdoors 3 Apr 2023

Future planning underway for Waitipu

A plan to inform and guide future development for recreation and experiences at Waitipu in the Waitākere Valley has been adopted by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Events

19 Apr 2023 - 26 Jun 2024

Caffeine & Craft

Come along to be part of a crafting group.

25 May 2023 - 29 Jun 2023

Portraiture In Oil

The class will cover combining observational drawing with more painterly concerns.

20 Apr 2023 - 27 Jun 2024

Te Manawa Chinese Cultural Club | 中华文化俱乐部

Come along for a mandarin session of singing, recitation, chess, and table tennis.

20 Apr 2023 - 27 Jun 2024

Te Manawa Chinese Dance Group | 华人舞蹈队

Come along to enjoy the music and dance movement.

14 Apr 2023 - 08 Dec 2023

CWI @ Te Manawa

Come along to one of our Friday sessions to chat with other writers and get support finishing your novel, editing your novel, climbing out of those plotholes, and expanding your...

17 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Glen Eden Library Shared Reading Group

Join this exciting free programme to discuss short stories and poetry.

18 Jun 2023

Snow in the Park

This FREE community event for the whole family will leave you joyous.

11 May 2023 - 06 Jul 2023

Adventures in Abstract

Enjoy exploring abstract painting concepts and techniques in this long-running term class with James, utilising acrylic paints, gels and additives.