Paul Greenwood shot this glorious video on the autumn equiniox when the rising sun shines straight down Glen Esk Valley and wakes the sleeping Lion. http://vimeo.com/64532071

The attached article I wrote was printed in the Herald on Sunday today (21 April 2013) in preparation for Anzac Day later this week. Based on the WW1 Roll of Honour on  [ Read More ]

Meeting to discuss the relationship between the Unitary Plan and the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Oratia District School Hall, West Coast Road 7pm to 9pm

The West Coast Gallery invites artists in all media to submit proposals for their annual Matariki exhibition in June, this year called “Gifts from the Stars”. gifts from the stars  [ Read More ]

Matariki inspired artists out west West Coast Gallery Opening 2 pm 8 June

Astronomer Gavin Logan talks about the Universe, stars and Matariki Bowling Club, Thursday 6 June 2013 Soup and bread 5.30 pm Lecture 7 pm

Auckland Unitary Plan Workshop Saturday 20 April, 9.00am ” 4.30pm Auckland Council Chambers, Auckland Town Hall Run by Environmental Defence Society A one-day workshop to up-skill community groups and individuals  [ Read More ]

The two new Artists in Residence for Regional Parks will be close to Piha. Tim Prebble (sound artist) and Denise Batchelor (filmmaker) have been selected as our Artists in Residence  [ Read More ]

At Auckland Council’s Annual Plan hearing (9 April 2013), submitter Yvonne Duncan of the Peace Foundation recommended an annual peace award for the region. As an example of the kind  [ Read More ]

8pm to late No cover charge