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20 Sep 2022

Final meeting for Toms after nine years’ service

Saffron Toms set to step down at the end of the term.

19 Sep 2022

‘Accidental politician’ Vanessa Neeson steps down after 33 years

Retiring Vanessa Neeson looks back on 33 years of West Auckland politics

Playgrounds 14 Sep 2022

Rangatū playground opens to delight

Hundreds of people turned out to the official opening of Rangatū Playground in Swanson.

26 Aug 2022

Māori names and stories celebrated in parks

The first park to receive fully bilingual te Reo / English signage in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area has been celebrated at Pukewhakataratara / Rush Creek in Massey

15 Aug 2022

New guide promotes West Auckland arts scene

Publishers of a new guide aimed at showcasing West Auckland’s thriving arts destination want to help you explore the west’s cultural attractions

Environment 8 Aug 2022

Environmental heroes celebrated in the Love Your Place Awards

Volunteers, businesses and schools working to help preserve the unique environment of the Waitākere Ranges have been recognised in the 2022 Love Your Place Awards.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Aug 2022

Henderson Creek Shared Path upgrades to continue

Improvements to a 1.4km section of the Henderson Creek Shared Path are set to continue following the recent completion of the walkway upgrade at Toi / Coletta Esplanade.

2 Aug 2022

Glen Eden Cycleway trial to come to an end

The trial pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road in Glen Eden is set to come to an end.

Events

07 Jun 2024

Dakota of the White Flats

Dakota of the White Flats is an adaptation of the novel by award-winning author Philip Ridley.

08 Jun 2024 - 18 Aug 2024

Fred Graham: Toi Whakaata / Reflections

The exhibition maps the importance of storytelling in Graham’s work, at both a universal and inte...

04 May 2024 - 03 Aug 2024

Ark in the Park - online induction

Learn how you can help with predator control and habitat restoration.

15 Jun 2024

Matariki Stars - Creative Kids

Come and celebrate Matariki with EcoMatters and author/artist Emma Hinton in this contemplative c...

15 Jun 2024

Snow in the Park

It's back! The most incredible FREE snow-themed event in all of Auckland!

18 May 2024 - 15 Jun 2024

Easy, healthy meals on a budget

Learn skills to make a range of recipes that are budget friendly and will boost you and your whān...

16 Jun 2024

Konohete Pō – Music for Matariki

Come along to the Arataki Visitor Centre for a wonderful evening of music to celebrate Matariki.

23 Jun 2024

Matariki Planting Day

Join us as we plant trees at at Tawa Esplanade and afterward stay to share some kai.