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.
Kaiako across West Auckland are reimagining classroom learning through nature-connected practice. Discover what’s unfolding.
A new wave of leadership is rising in West Auckland. This programme nurtures Māori and Pasifika kaimahi to step into leadership with confidence, grounded in culture and strengthened with practical skills.
Community Waitākere’s Leadership Development Programme creates space for nonprofit leaders in West Auckland to pause, connect, and grow. Practical, people-centred and grounded in community, it’s about strengthening leaders so our communities can thrive.
Bridging the Generational Gap brought multiple generations together for open, respectful kōrero on understanding, communication, and change. The insights shared highlight the power of listening across ages to strengthen connection and collective action.
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.
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.