Have you visited the book bus in the Titirangi Community Library car park yet? 🚌 Thanks to the investment from our board, Titirangi War Memorial Hall and Library are undergoing a major refurbishment, so the library now opens on the book bus. Locals are loving it—especially little Rocco, who can’t get enough of the Thomas books on the bus. 😉🚆 | Waitākere Ranges Local Board

🥳 Fifteen years Tāmaki Makaurau! And look how far we’ve come – we’re celebrating 15 years of serving Aucklanders, growing communities and making our region a place we all love to call home. It was hard to choose, but here are 15 things we’re proud of delivering for you, check it out 👇 🎉 Here’s to the next 15 years and more great things to come! #Auckland #OurAKL #anniversary | Waitākere Ranges Local Board

3.4K views · 72 reactions | Got To Get Out into nature? You should visit Whatipu in the Waitakere Ranges (NZ). This month is #outdoorapril so like our page and join us for an adventure! #gottogetout | Got To Get Out | Facebook

WATCH: In this compelling speech after the rāhui ceremony at the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, Te Warena Taua shares the importance of kauri to the whole forest, how 17 other species are reliant on kauri (“so if the big fella goes down, all the rest will follow”) and why it’s therefore crucial for us to stay out of the ranges to stop the spread of kauri dieback disease. He also talks of kauri’s relationship to the oceans and how, as mana whenua, Te Kawerau a Maki are speaking with 1000 years o

Chasing waterfalls less than an hour from Auckland City 🌿💧 📍 Kitekite Falls Walk, Piha 🚶‍♀️ Distance: 2.8km return ⏱️ Time: 1-1.5 hours return 💪 Difficulty: Moderate 💦 Highlight: A stunning 3-tiered waterfall and swimming hole at the base This lush rainforest track winds through native bush and crosses streams before opening up to one of the most iconic waterfalls in the Waitākere Ranges. It’s a short and rewarding walk, perfect for a warm day — just pack your togs if you’re keen for a dip

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