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Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Karekare Beach named among world's best

Karekare Beach on Auckland’s west coast has been named the second-best beach in the world by Passport Magazine, a gay travel publication.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Upcycling initiative goes from strength to strength

TAT Upcycle creates planter boxes and furniture from heat-treated, chemical-free pallet wood that would otherwise end up in the waste stream.

Beaches 23 Dec 2016

Muriwai Motor Camp to reopen in January

Keen campers can put a summer stay at the beach on their holiday to-do list now that Muriwai Motor Camp is scheduled to reopen in January 2017.

Environment 22 Dec 2016

Help protect NZ dotterels nesting at North Piha

A group of nationally vulnerable Northern New Zealand dotterels have nested at North Piha, with Auckland Council putting measures to help protect their eggs.

Libraries 22 Dec 2016

Multipurpose community facility set to become heart of the west

Westgate library and community centre will include library spaces, an interactive children’s area, and digital and creative hubs.

Parks / Outdoors 14 Dec 2016

Stay safe on your summer tramping adventures

Before setting out on a tramp, make sure you have the right equipment.

Community 8 Dec 2016

Youth employment champions recognised at Whau Badge Awards

Thirteen local businesses and nineteen local youth were recognised at the Whau Badge awards in Avondale.

Beaches 25 Nov 2016

Operation Speedo aims to keep the west safe

‘Operation Speedo’ is a public safety campaign running in west Auckland this summer.

Events

27 Apr 2024

Drop-in Green Clinic

Bring your questions about all things waste related including the new recycling rules, waste mini...

20 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024

Waitakere Arts 50th Members Expo and Art Awards Exhibition

This year we are celebrating hosting our 50th Members Expo and Art Awards Exhibition!

13 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

Dragon Spotting

In recognition of the Chinese Year of the Dragon, we’ve created a Dragon hunt across Corban Estat...

13 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

The Anniversary

A dark comedy about a dysfunctional family and a mother who rules with an iron fist and sharp ton...

05 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024

Composting Workshop

Reduce your waste and turn your organic matter into fertiliser using simple composting systems su...

23 Mar 2024 - 26 May 2024

New Cuts Old Music

Informed by a shared love of popular music and rock ’n’ roll, Reddaway, Tackle and Urbahn have co...

09 Mar 2024 - 12 May 2024

Squiggla Making Space

You are invited to experiment with marks, dots and lines to play, make, imagine and invent.

09 Mar 2024 - 12 May 2024

underfoot

underfoot is a group exhibition including works by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from Aot...