UPCOMING EVENTS

SPECIAL SPECIES SPOTLIGHT AUCTION

Friday 27 February at 6pm

14 villages, 14 special species, 14 original artworks. Each village of the Waitākere Ranges has its own special species — and a local artist has brought each one to life. Now it’s your chance to see them all, and even take one home. Join us at The Upstairs Gallery for the Special Species Spotlight Exhibition, celebrating the unique wildlife of our place through art. 🖼️ Art Exhibition runs until: 1 March from 10am-4pm daily 🔨 In-person auction: 27 February, 6pm at Lopdell Theatre Can’t make it in person? No problem — you can still bid in the online silent auction and own a piece of the Waitākere Ranges. Silent Auction Link for more info on each artwork and to place a bid: https://airauctioneer.com/special-species-spotlight-artwork-auction

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TIAKI TAIAO/ENHANCING HABITAT - VOLUNTEER WITH US!

Thursday 5 March

🌿 Volunteer with Park Rangers – Conservation Weed Control at Karanga-ā-Hape / Cornwallis 🌿

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BUTTON OPEN AIR AT BETHELLS BEACH CAFÉ

Sat 7 March, 1-10pm

The Button Factory has always been about community, connection, creativity, and that endless-summer feeling that keeps people coming back. For one day we’ll leave the city behind and inviting you to join us at the beach. We’re swapping wooden floors for warm black sand, city noise for crashing waves, and walls for open sky and we can’t be more pumped about it. Expect: Live bands. DJs. Kai. Friends. Vibes. Grab your crew, pack your togs, bring your mates. See you soon Te Henga! LINEUP TBA

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ROSE HELLABY HOUSE WEEDING BEE

Sun 8 March, 10am-12pm

Join us at 515 Scenic Drive, Waiatarua for a hands-on morning of weeding and connection at the beautiful, historic Rose Hellaby House — perched at the top of Scenic Drive in Waiatarua. Help restore the gardens and enjoy stunning views over the Waitākere Ranges.

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BEATS & BOWLS

Sun 15 March, 3-7pm

Oratia Bowling Club presents our first ever Beats & Bowls event. With DJ eLISē and DJ DI§PENCER.

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TE WHAU PATHWAY OPENING CELEBRATION

Friday 20 March 12,30-2.30pm

Join us and Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust in celebrating the completion of the first boardwalk section of Te Whau Pathway Project!

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LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 11AM-2PM

Friends of Arataki - Monthly fundraising BBQ's!

The awesome Friends of Arataki Society will be holding a series of fundraising BBQs on the last Sunday of the month from 11am, at Arataki! Weather dependant! 🌭🌭

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ROSE HELLABY HOUSE REOPENING CELEBRATION

Sunday 19 April, 11am-3pm

Step inside the newly restored Rose Hellaby House and experience the revival of one of our region’s most treasured heritage homes. Join us for a special reopening celebration that brings history, community, creativity and conservation together.

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FIND A WORKING BEE!

Regular working bee days available

Would you like to join a regular working bee session? There's something for everyone.

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WAITĀKERE WEED BIN WEEKENDS

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If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from spreading into the native bush we love.

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COMPOST COLLECTIVE WORKSHOPS

Year round dates available

There are a variety of workshops offering talks covering three different types of composting systems, traditional composting bins, worm farms, and Bokashi buckets. Visit their events calendar to find a workshop that suits your needs.

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NATIVE TREE SEED COLLECTING CALENDAR

This calendar by the Department of Conservation outlines which seeds are ready to collect when.

CALENDAR FOR SEED COLLECTING

REPAIR CAFÉ

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Repair Café Aotearoa NZ brings communities together to fix their broken household items and personal belongings for free. This protects the environment, takes the fight to the cost-of-living crisis by saving money and raises awareness as well as teaching new skills - win, win, win, win!!

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TITIRANGI VILLAGE MARKET

Last Sunday of the month, 10am-2pm

Arts and crafts market with many treats.

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