Auckland Council is moving to protect nesting dotterels in the dunes between the Marawhara and Wekatahi Streams. This is the first time for many years that dotterels have nested at  [ Read More ]

A swimming went missing near Lion Rock about 6 pm last and despite extensive searching by lifeguards in IRBs and rescue helicopters, has not been found. Fixed wing planes and people  [ Read More ]

Waitakere Ranges communities are again facing the very real threat of bush fires, property damage and possible fatalities as Guy Fawkes and summer heat looms. Community organisations and firefighters throughout  [ Read More ]

A 5-year-old boy went missing at Piha in the late afternoon of 22 October 2016. It was reported that he was seen in the sand-dunes and on the track to Whites Beach.  [ Read More ]

Auckland Transport has recently extended the roadside wooden rails along Seaview Road to the Domain entrance. This means the whole stretch of road from just below the library to Little  [ Read More ]

The death occurred on 11 June 2016 of Bob NcNeil and he was farewelled at the St Mary’s Catholic Church in Avondale on Thursday 17 June. Bob was a West  [ Read More ]

Posted by SLSNZ Media on Tuesday, 24 May 2016 Surf Lifeguards were among the recipients of the prestigious New Zealand Search and Rescue (NZSAR) Council Awards in Wellington tonight. These  [ Read More ]

New larger recycle bins are being delivered throughout Waitakere over the next month. These will replace the older smaller recycle bins. Residents will be notified what to do with the  [ Read More ]

A young visitor has died after falling while climbing Kitekite Falls at Piha. The Herald report is here: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11625227

Auckland Transport and the Waitakere Ranges Local Board are investigating what public transport services may be needed in the Waitakere Ranges area. Starting from this Friday 18 March, they are seeking feedback  [ Read More ]