UPCOMING EVENTS

SOUP LUNCH TALKS WITH FRIENDS OF ARATAKI SOCIETY

Sun, 10 Aug, 12-2pm

Join the Friends of Arataki Society for their winter Sunday Soup Lunch talks at the Arataki Visitor Centre. Enjoy some warming soup while listening to a great line up of fascinating speakers Mamakan Laureijs - Native Forest Farming and Agritourism. Imagine a Waitākere Ranges where indigenous practice guides forest farming/agroforestry, touris celebrates 'forest-to-table' native ingrediants and urban-rural partnerships create jobs while healing the land.

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ROSE HELLABY HOUSE WEEDING BEE

Sun 17 Aug, 10am-12pm

Join us 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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FRIENDS OF ARATAKI - FUNDRAISING BBQ!

Sun 31 Aug, 11am-2pm

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 Visitor Centre! 🌭🌭 Find them over by the Education Centre 💚 Come along and grab a sausage or some homemade baking for a good cause! CASH ONLY

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KAREKARE SURF LIFESAVING AGM

Sun 31 Aug at 3pm

KAREKARE SURF LIFESAVING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTIFICATION Sunday 31 August 2025, 3pm at The Trusts Karekare Surf Lifesaving Clubhouse

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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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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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