From the Whau to Hendo, our rangatahi are about to take over The West! đ¸
This Friday 19 June, Zeal are running their Whau to Hendo Photo Scavenger Hunt, an afternoon adventure that brings up to 200 young people together to explore their community in a whole new way. Teams will travel from New Lynn Memorial Square through Railside Ave and Catherine Plaza, finishing at Zeal West Auckland in Henderson for kai, music, and prizegiving.
Inspired by the spirit of Matariki, it's a chance for rangatahi to connect, get creative, and celebrate where they've come from and where they're heading next.
We're proud to back Zeal's kaupapa through our Your West Support Fund. Ka rawe, Zeal team!
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Could you be Bethells Beach's next surf lifeguard? đ
The crew at Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Patrol are on the lookout for volunteers for the 2026/2027 summer season, and they'd love you to join them. Whether you're a teen, a parent, or somewhere in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond, there's a place for you on patrol. No need to be a competitive athlete, just keen to learn and look after one of Aotearoa's busiest rescue beaches.
You'll pick up real qualifications, find new ways to enjoy the surf, and become part of a welcoming team that genuinely loves what they do.
Training kicks off term three on Thursday nights, 6:30â8:30pm at West Wave, Henderson. Spaces fill fast.
To register, email chiefinstructor@bethellsbeach.org.nz
#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #SurfLifeSaving #BethellsBeach
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The West's wild places, waterways, and kai gardens, looked after by the people who love them. đżđ
Lee Clark, shares the 2026 recipients working across environmental restoration, marine clean-up, community gardening, and kai sovereignty. Together they're protecting and reinforcing what makes The West special.
Watch the full announcement đ
EcoMatters Environment Trust Friends of Oakley Creek The Whau River Catchment Trust RiverCare Group Te Wai o Pareira Te Whau Pathway Sea Cleaners .com Be A Tidy Kiwi KaipÄtiki Project Triangle Park Community Teaching Garden Ranui Community Centre Seed 2 Harvest The ReCreators
#TheWest #Kaitiakitanga #YourWestSupportFund #Environment #WestAuckland
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Calling all whÄnau in The West! The Graeme Dingle Foundation has launched Move Mountains for Youth, a nationwide challenge inspired by Sir Graeme Dingle's legendary mountain adventures.
Walk, run, climb, bike or move your own way, and every kilometre helps support tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa to build confidence, resilience and self-belief. Whether you're tackling the WaitÄkere Ranges or just clocking laps around the block, every step counts. Sign up, take on a challenge, or donate to a participant at movemountains.co.nz.
Huge thanks to Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland for the mahi they do for our young people.
#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #MoveMountainsForYouth #YouthDevelopment
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