Sport of long drive hits new heights out West If you haven’t yet heard of long drive as a sport, then you will do shortly. One of the fastest-growing sports in NZ, long drive involves hitting a golf ball as far as possible. Professional long drivers regularly average an incredible 320m in competitions. And soon,…
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GirlGuiding NZ needs you! GirlGuiding NZ is on a mission. The not-for-profit organisation develops the confidence and life skills of girls nationwide with a fun, girl-led programme of activities. And they are desperately short of adult volunteers to run the programme in West Auckland. GirlGuiding’s Upper North Island Area Manager, Mary-Ann McAlister, explains more. ‘We…
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Destination playground opens at Westgate West Auckland’s newest and brightest playground has opened at Westgate’s Kopupaka Reserve. And already it’s a big hit, with families travelling far and wide to join in the fun. There’s something for all ages groups, including dedicated junior and senior areas, a picnic and BBQ space, adult fitness hub and…
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West Aucklanders to Get New Alcohol Retailer Brand for First Time in 50 Years Media Release West Aucklanders are set to have access to a wider range of liquor retailers under a new move designed to bring greater competition to the region. For the first time in half a century, consumers will be able to…
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Going West Festival reaches new audiences The iconic Going West Writers Festival was one of the many casualties of Covid last year. Given the uncertainties, the difficult decision was made to cancel New Zealand’s longest-running literary festival. However, festival organisers responded to the challenges with an innovative project to remain connected with audiences. Going West…
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Matariki Festival 2021: Events Out West Matariki is a star cluster that appears in the night sky during mid-winter. And its appearance signals the start of the Māori new year. Throughout New Zealand, there’s been a long tradition of whānau coming together to celebrate the new year with kai, kōrero, special events and entertainment. That…
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Help Bring Warmth to West Auckland Families Visionwest Community Trust and The Trusts are on a mission to bring warmth to West Auckland’s most vulnerable families this winter. Visionwest’s Winter Warmers campaign is designed to help struggling whānau navigate the financial ‘pain points’ of winter. The initiative sees tailored packages of items like blankets,…
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Construction Nears Completion at Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club The first of seven Auckland surf lifesaving clubs to be upgraded over the next decade as part of a multi-million dollar regional refurbishment programme is set to be completed in the coming weeks. The final stage of construction and fit-out for the new Trusts Karekare Surf Lifesaving…
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West Auckland Licensing Trusts saddened by passing of Brian Corban The employees, board directors and elected members of the West Auckland Licensing Trusts (the Trusts) are deeply saddened by the passing of long-serving former chairman, Brian Corban CNZM QSO. “Brian was deeply loyal to and passionate about West Auckland. He served as Chairman of West…
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Anzac Day 2021 Anzac Day is always a special day in our national calendar. However, this year’s commemorations are more anticipated than ever. Find your nearest West Auckland Anzac Day Service here. This time last year, the entire country was in Alert Level 4 lockdown. For the first time in over 104 years, Kiwis were…
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Young Westies promote sustainability through film The Trusts’ Your West Support Fund was set up to provide short-term financial assistance to community groups during Covid. The fund provided vital support to not-for-profit organisations helping West Aucklanders during difficult times. One group to benefit from the initiative is the Connected Media Charitable Trust, which oversees several…
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WAYDT rolls with the punches during Covid Covid has been challenging for communities across West Auckland. And even more so for young Westies. Multiple lockdowns have seen schooling interrupted and sports and leisure activities cancelled or postponed. No organisation appreciates the impact on young people more than the West Auckland Youth Development Trust (WAYDT). The…
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