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Help from heroes: Pandemic response praised by board
Waitākere Ranges Local Board has thanked several health and community organisations for their outstanding work supporting the community during the ongoing COVID-19 response.

A little love goes a long way to get rid of those weeds
Piha resident Dr Jill Poulston is systematically weeding in the bush near her home, supported by family, friends and a Love Your Neighbourhood grant from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

From disappointment to delight: Community diving benefits from COVID-19 cancellations
Auckland diving has been given a boost following the decision to fund the purchase of specialist diving training equipment at WestWave dive pool.

Call for feedback on trial Glen Eden cycleway
The trial pop-up cycleway in Glen Eden has launched an online survey to understand how it has been used and its impact on the local area.

Multimillion dollar stormwater upgrade project to begin in Henderson
Henderson residents can look forward to improved water quality, reduced flooding and upgraded recreation areas and walkways as stage one of the Corban Reserve Stormwater Upgrade Project begins in January 2022.

Waitemata Table Tennis Association Stadium opens thanks to council funding
Backing from Auckland Council has played a vital role in the extensive refurbishment of the Waitemata Table Tennis Club Stadium, providing $830,000 to help the $1.9million project.
Events

Matariki Festival – Te Taumata Kapa Haka
Exhilarating kapa haka performances in shopping centres across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Matariki Toi ki te Pāka – Art in the Park
An art exhibition created by west Auckland kura (schools).

Matariki Festival 2022
An exciting line-up of more than 85 events region wide.

Emily Karaka: Matariki Ring of Fire
The exhibition centres on the festival of Matariki.

One Billion Stars to End Violence
Visit to the Homestead Galleries throughout the Matariki season and weave a star.

Robert Rapson: Against the Tide
This exhibition celebrates the life and work of the late Hutt Valley-based ceramic artist.

Benjamin Work and Brendan Kitto: Motutapu
The conclusion of a four-year journey by artist Benjamin Work and photographer Brendan Kitto.

Wa:Hine – Wai:Rua
Ashlee Tawhiti creates an immersive space for meditative thought as part of Matariki Festival 2022.