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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.

Kids / Family 3 Apr 2024

Kids Arts Festival set to enchant West Auckland

The popular Kids Arts Festival returns to West Auckland on April 6 and is set to enchant families with a captivating exploration of Oceans and Origins.

14 Mar 2024

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.

Environment 29 Feb 2024

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.

Summer 26 Jan 2024

Cool tips to protect your feet from burning on hot sand

Remember to tread carefully at West Auckland beaches this summer.

Arts 11 Jan 2024

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.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Events

13 Feb 2025 - 03 Apr 2025

Abstract adventures

Enjoy a weekly morning of painting and self-expression in the comfort of James’ fun, engaging tea...

13 Feb 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

Rhymetime - Glen Eden Library

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories and finger rhymes.

28 Mar 2025

Evening Entomology Excursion – A Bug Hunt!

Professional entomologists from Auckland Museum and Auckland University will help you identify as...

28 Mar 2025

Food truck summer series: Jack Pringle Park

Experience the best of street food at Jack Pringle Park.

28 Mar 2025

Scam Alert free presentation

Learn about what a scam looks like and the many ways we can be scammed.

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Come Write In at Te Manawa

Do you have a writing project you’re working on? Do you want to meet up with other writers? Join...

29 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025

Where are you from? A celebration of cultural diversity in Aotearoa

A family friendly workshop, open to all ages and skill levels.

21 Mar 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

Te Tupua - The Goblin

It is a fight for survival, and such occurrences are present in the historical records and the or...