Summer is officially calling, and it's time to get your fun sorted!
Thanks to support and funding from Waitākere Ranges Local Board, a fantastic line-up of free activities and community events is ready for you and your whānau!
Take a stroll at Mt Atkinson Park
If you’re after a short neighbourhood walk during summer, the Mt Atkinson Park track is a fantastic option—and dogs are welcome on a leash.
This popular track in the ranges has recently been upgraded with support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board. Walkers can now enjoy new timber boardwalks, steps, improved gravel surfacing and better drainage, making the journey smoother, safer, and more enjoyable.
From the lookout at the summit, you’ll be treated to spectacular views across the Manukau Harbour, with glimpses of the Waitematā Harbour and Auckland CBD in the distance.
So grab the whānau, take a stroll, and enjoy Mt Atkinson today!
Summer reading and library fun
Who doesn’t like our local libraries with all the events they have to offer? Sign up your kids for a summer of reading adventures at Raumati Reads and be in to win!
Glen Eden Library and Titirangi Library will also host awesome summer programmes in January, including:
- Wonderful World of Tiger Worms: Wednesday 7 January, 11.00am
- Science with Physics Pathfinders: Thursday 8 January, 2.30pm
- Rhymetime at Arataki: Wednesday 14th January: 10.30-11.00am
- Lotions and Potions Session with the ReCreators: Wednesday 14 January, 2.30pm
- Clay Dragon Eyes at Glen Eden Library: Thursday 15th January: 10-11.30am
- Wearable Arts Jewellery at Titirangi Theatre: Tuesday 20th January: 10-11.30am
Find out more about the program at Glen Eden Library and Titirangi Library.
Join the fun: Waitangi at Waititi
Get ready to celebrate at Waitangi at Waititi, the annual free whānau celebration at Parrs Park!
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Friday 6 February 2026, Parrs Park, 471-479 West Coast Road, Glen Eden
Get ready to celebrate at Waitangi at Waititi, the annual free whānau celebration! On Waitangi Day, Parrs Park will burst with culture, community, and epic entertainment.
Come along for an unforgettable day featuring performances by headline acts like Tomorrow People, Sammy Johnson, Three Houses Down & General Fiyah, Hamo Dell, and more!
The event also features free kids rides, a huge kai and craft stallholder village, and activation spaces designed to support the whānau throughout the day.
All are welcome—bring all whānau and celebrate together!
Enjoy a blockbuster at Parrs Park
- Parrs Park, Friday 6 March, 5.30pm - 7:30pm
- This event is FREE to attend—no tickets required!
As the weather heats up, time to pack your picnic baskets, gather friends and whānau, and head to the parks for a fun-filled season of free outdoor entertainment.
Movies in Parks is bringing Paddington in Peru and entertainment this year, right here in the Ranges.
Mark your calendars now! Get ready for a perfect picnic evening filled with a heartwarming and charming family favourite movie, and all the best summer vibes!
Shaded play at Harold Moody Park
Come and enjoy a play under the newly installed shade sail at Harold Moody Park playground! It’s the perfect spot for tamariki to burn off energy and enjoy the outdoors in comfort. The playground was upgraded in 2023 and continues to be a favourite for local families.
The playground is equipped with double and single slides, spider web climbing frame, monkey bars, tunnel for crawling, balance beams, two swing bays (one with a basket swing), stepping stones, scaling wall.
Apart from the sports field at the park, you can also explore the 2.8km Te Ara Hono / Glen Eden to Kaurilands Path which runs past the Captain Springs Road end of the park.
There’s something for everyone, right here at Harold Moody Park!
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