From rolling hills to open water, this is home | Mai i ngā pukepuke ki te moana, koinei tō mātou kāinga

Takatu Point

Sandspit

Tied together by land and sea | Ka herea mātou e te whenua me te moana

Omaha Beach

Omaha Beach

A place we gather, share, and belong | He wāhi huihui, he wāhi tiritiri, he wāhi nō tātou

Kawau Island

Keeping watch, even across the water | E tūtei ana mātou, ahakoa kei tua o te wai

Kawau Island

Snells Beach

Where community grows with the tide | Ka tipu te hapori i te tai e pari ana

Snells Beach

Scotts Landing

Small places, strong connections | He wāhi iti, he hononga kaha

Scotts Landing

Mullet Point

Keeping an eye out, whatever the day brings | E mātāra ana mātou i ngā rā mārie me ngā rā uaua

Mullet Point

Matakana Valley

Rural communities, closely connected | He hapori taiwhenua, he hononga kaha

Matakana Valley

Every road leads back to community | Ka hoki ngā ara katoa ki te hapori

Leigh Road

Goat Island

Guarded by tradition, respected by all | E tiakina ana e ngā tikanga, e whakanuia ana e te katoa

Goat Island

Puhoi

Rooted families, a river that brings people together | He whānau ū, he awa e whakakotahi ana i te hapori

Puhoi Valley

Te Muri Beach

Te Muri Beach

A quiet coastline shaped by care and connection | He takutai mārie i hangaia e te manaaki me te hononga

Anchored in community | Ka ū ki te hapori

Mangawhai Heads

Sentinel Rock, Mangawhai Heads

Keeping watch for our community | E tiaki ana i tō tātou hapori

Sentinel Rock

Cleasby Hill Lookout

Looking out over waters that shaped our lives | E titiro atu ana ki ngā wai i whakairo i ō tātou oranga

Cleasby Hill Lookout Point

Port Albert

Where courage arrived by water, and community took root | I ū mai te māia mā te wai, ka tupu te hapori

Port Albert

Pakiri Beach

A place to breathe, a place to care | He wāhi hauora, he wāhi tiaki

Pakiri Beach

Where land and ocean meet, community stands strong | Ka tūtaki te whenua me te moana, ka tū kaha te hapori

Atiu Creek

Waitoki

Wide land, close-knit community | Whenua whānui, hapori piri tata

Waitoki

Tomarata Lake

In quieter moments, we strengthen what matters | I ngā wā mārie, ka whakakaha mātou i ngā mea hira

Tomarata Lake

Dome Forest Lookout

Standing watch over land and lives | E tū ana hei kaitiaki mō te whenua me te tangata

Dome Forest Lookout

Te Arai Beach

Where the sea provides, and patience feeds us | Ka whāngai te moana, mā te manawanui

Te Arai Beach

Ever watchful, standing firm against the elements | E tū mātāra ana, e ū ana ki ngā hau o te ao

Ganet Rock, Muriwai Beach

Coatsville

Space to breathe, space to belong | He wāhi hauora, he wāhi nō tātou

Coatsville

Lyon Rd, Waimauku

Where growth happens quietly, and connections endure | He wāhi e tupu mārie ai, e mau tonu ai ngā hononga

Lyon Rd, Waimauku

Paths that bring people back to nature | Ngā ara e whakahoki ana i te tangata ki te taiao

Riverhead Forest

Tawa Rd, Taupaki

Life shaped by the land | He oranga i waihangatia e te whenua

Tawa Rd, Taupaki

Huapai Domain

A shared space at the heart of the community | He wāhi tiritahi i te manawa o te hapori

Huapai Domain

Kumeu

Rooted in the land, growing together | Ka ū ki te whenua, ka tupu ngātahi

Kumeu

Kaipara Harbour

Where knowledge of the water is passed on | He wāhi tuku mātauranga mō te wai

Kaipara Harbour

Wainui Inlet aka The Lagoon

Where local knowledge guides the way | He wāhi arataki mā te mātauranga ā-rohe

Waionui Inlet (The Lagoon)

Shelly Beach, South Head

Serving the harbour, serving the people | E mahi ana mō te whanga, mō te iwi

Shelly Beach

Lake Kereta

Still waters, deep roots | He wai mārie, he pakiaka hōhonu

Lake Kereta

Omeru Reserve

A place to pause, restore, and reconnect | He wāhi whakatā, whakaora, whakahono anō

Omeru Reserve, Kaukapakapa

Woodhill Forest

Where we wander, breathe, and let the world wait | Kei konei mātou e hīkoi ana, e hā ana, e waiho ana te ao kia tatari

Woodhill Forest

Ahuroa

Strong land, steady people | Whenua kaha, tāngata ū

Ahuroa

Haruru Rd, Wainui

Space to breathe, strength to support one another | He wāhi manawa ora, he hapori tautoko

Wainui

Alf Access Rd, Helensville

Where time softens, and the wider picture comes into view | Ka māeneene te wā, ka mārama te tirohanga whānui

Alf Access Rd, Helensville

Creating safe, resilient and connected communities

Events

Yearly Monthly Weekly Daily List
January 2026

Matakana Village & Farmers Market

From award-winning coffee, to mouth-watering brunch dishes, there’s plenty to sample and savour. Relax by the riverside to live local music, while the kids explore the rustic treehouse and natural playground. We’re proud to say the Matakana Market is zero waste – so bring your baskets or bags and stock up on fresh produce, flowers, […]
24 Jan
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Matakana village & Farmers Market
2 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana

Mangawhai Tavern Market

We have an amazing market of talented and dynamic vendors setting up to trade for the day. Join us for a beautiful experience with an amazing selection of art & craft stalls, chopping boards, fresh flowers, tasty food selection, artisan breads and pastries, deli products, awesome coffee, healthy living products, crystals, stone & silver jewelry, […]
24 Jan
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir Street, Mangawhai, New Zealand 0505

Mangawhai Community Market

Embark on a journey to the enchanting Mangawhai Community Market every Saturday, where the spirit of local talent and community unity comes alive! Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as our local artisans and food producers showcase their incredible skills, inviting you to embrace and uplift the essence of our community. Discover a treasure trove […]
24 Jan
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mangawhai Beach School Recreation Centre
34 Insley Street, Mangawhai, New Zealand
storytime

kumeu Library Story Time – Saturdays

Come join us every Monday and Saturday morning for a delightful mix of stories, songs, rhymes, and  a creative craft activity.Recommended for children aged 3 to 5 years but all children welcome. Every Monday and Saturday mornings:  10.30am-11.30am.
24 Jan
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Kumeu Library
296 Main Rd Huapai Kumeu,

Matakana Community Garden Helpers

The Community Garden is found beside the Matakana Hall. Formerly a waste area it has been transformed into a beautiful and productive vegetable garden developed along organic principles. It is a space to come and grow produce, learn new gardening skills to use at home and meet like minded people. We meet every Monday Morning […]
26 Jan
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Matakana Community Garden
419 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana 0985
storytime

Kumeu Library Story Time – Mondays

Come join us every Monday and Saturday morning for a delightful mix of stories, songs, rhymes, and  a creative craft activity. Recommended for children aged 3 to 5 years but all children welcome.   Every Monday and Saturday mornings:  10.30am-11.30am
26 Jan
10:30 am - 10:30 am
Kumeu Library
296 Main Rd Huapai Kumeu,
Warkworth Chess Club

Warkworth Chess Club

Come along to Warkworth Library’s Friday weekly chess club. Suitable for all levels of ability from beginners to skilled players, from children to adults.
30 Jan
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Warkworth Library
1 Baxter Street, Warkworth

Matakana Village & Farmers Market

From award-winning coffee, to mouth-watering brunch dishes, there’s plenty to sample and savour. Relax by the riverside to live local music, while the kids explore the rustic treehouse and natural playground. We’re proud to say the Matakana Market is zero waste – so bring your baskets or bags and stock up on fresh produce, flowers, […]
31 Jan
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Matakana village & Farmers Market
2 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana

Mangawhai Tavern Market

We have an amazing market of talented and dynamic vendors setting up to trade for the day. Join us for a beautiful experience with an amazing selection of art & craft stalls, chopping boards, fresh flowers, tasty food selection, artisan breads and pastries, deli products, awesome coffee, healthy living products, crystals, stone & silver jewelry, […]
31 Jan
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir Street, Mangawhai, New Zealand 0505

Mangawhai Community Market

Embark on a journey to the enchanting Mangawhai Community Market every Saturday, where the spirit of local talent and community unity comes alive! Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as our local artisans and food producers showcase their incredible skills, inviting you to embrace and uplift the essence of our community. Discover a treasure trove […]
31 Jan
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mangawhai Beach School Recreation Centre
34 Insley Street, Mangawhai, New Zealand
storytime

kumeu Library Story Time – Saturdays

Come join us every Monday and Saturday morning for a delightful mix of stories, songs, rhymes, and  a creative craft activity.Recommended for children aged 3 to 5 years but all children welcome. Every Monday and Saturday mornings:  10.30am-11.30am.
31 Jan
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Kumeu Library
296 Main Rd Huapai Kumeu,
February 2026

Matakana Community Garden Helpers

The Community Garden is found beside the Matakana Hall. Formerly a waste area it has been transformed into a beautiful and productive vegetable garden developed along organic principles. It is a space to come and grow produce, learn new gardening skills to use at home and meet like minded people. We meet every Monday Morning […]
02 Feb
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Matakana Community Garden
419 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana 0985
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