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Plans / Projects 25 Feb 2017

Westgate Town Park set to bloom in spring

Te Hauāuru, the new Westgate Town Park, is due to be completed by spring. Hawkins Construction has started work on the 1.1ha site, which is situated in the 24ha open space next to the Northwest Mall on the corner of Maki Street and Tawhia Drive.

Environment 22 Feb 2017

Kauri dieback ambassadors spreading the word

A team of ambassadors will be out in force in the Waitākeres this summer raising awareness about kauri dieback and teaching people how to stop it.

14 Feb 2017

Auckland Council welcomes Auditor-General’s Massey North report

A report by the Auditor-General into aspects of Auckland Council’s management and governance of the Westgate/Massey North town centre project has been welcomed by the council.

Community 13 Feb 2017

Five more years for Waitākere Community Recycling Centre

Waitākere Community Recycling Centre will continue to flourish after securing a five-year contract with Auckland Council.

14-24 year olds 7 Feb 2017

Playground review: Parrs Park

Parrs Park playground is an orchard-themed playground best known for its tall tower, two awesome slides and array of climbing activities.

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.

Events

26 May 2024

Stream Clean Up In Rānui

We’ll work together to clear debris and rubbish, and ensure the Waiomoko Stream is in good shape

15 Apr 2024 - 10 Jun 2024

Curator Tours With Melina Payne

Join Homestead Galleries Curator & Exhibitions Manager Melina for an intimate tour of our current...

26 Feb 2024 - 25 Nov 2024

Book Chat

Come along to talk about your favourite reads, something you are reading now, or maybe even just...

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.

18 Apr 2024 - 29 Aug 2024

Bake & Chat

Come grab a recipe, do some quick and easy baking, have a cuppa and take your goodies home.

08 Feb 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Glen Eden Library

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

06 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Saturday Book Chat

Join us once a month for a friendly chat about your latest reads.

02 Jun 2024

Sophie McCartney - Tired & Tested

Join award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney as she ventures into the perilous world of parenthoo...