Welcome to
Community Waitākere
Our Vision
A West Auckland where all communities flourish
What We Do
Building flourishing environments - one person, one neighbourhood and one community at a time.
Success Stories
Check out what our team at Community Waitākere have been up to recently.
Restoring the rare wetlands and native wildlife of Orangihina Harbourview Reserve, Community Waitākere is bringing the land and community together to protect this treasured ecosystem for generations to come.
As the winter skies darkened over the Waitākere Ranges, our team gathered to celebrate Matariki — a time to reflect, reconnect, and prepare for the year ahead. Learn more about our kōrero here.
In the remote coastal community of Te Henga/Bethells, where public transport is non-existent and distances make walking or cycling impractical, a homegrown solution is driving real change. Read more about the project.
Community Waitākere was proud to host a West Auckland stop of the Institute for Democratic and Economic Analysis (I.D.E.A.) roadshow. Learn more about their first research report here.
We're excited to confirm the presence of pekapeka tou roa in Huia thanks to collaborative efforts with the Huia Trapping Group and Te Kawerau ā Maki. Read more about the process here.
West Auckland communities are preparing for climate impacts with support from Community Waitākere’s Resilience Facilitator. Read the full story to see how you can get involved.
West Auckland’s nonprofit leaders are growing their skills and confidence through a new leadership programme. Read the full story to learn how this initiative is making a difference.
"To build flourishing environments - one person, one neighbourhood, and one community at a time." Read more about our new strategic direction here.
Tamariki are exploring local streams, sparking curiosity and conservation through hands-on ecology learning. Read the full story to see how Paremuka Stream is inspiring the next generation.
He Kete Rauemi is strengthening grassroots mahi through cultural competency, safety, and community-led learning. Read the full story to see how West Auckland is growing from within.