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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.

Free 22 Nov 2016

Explore the night sky at Arataki Visitor Centre

Arataki Visitor Centre near Titirangi is the gateway to Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, and the perfect place to do some stargazing.

Development 22 Nov 2016

West Auckland reserve wins World Architecture Festival award

Kopupaka Reserve in Westgate has been awarded Landscape of the Year Winner 2016. Designed by Isthmus Group, Kopupaka Reserve is situated in the emerging Westgate metropolitan centre in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area.

Educational 9 Nov 2016

How Auckland Council works: A very (very) simple guide

A very simple guide to how Auckland Council works.

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...