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World Environment Day: Meet Banish founder Lottie Dalziel
We can all make small changes that can have a big impact on our environment. Learn how from a Westfield Local Heroes alumna.
Your 2025 Westfield Riccarton Local Hero is: René Heyde
Discover your Westfield Local Hero and learn about their incredible community impact.
Announcing your 2023 Westfield Local Hero
Meet Caitlin , your 2023 Westfield Riccarton Local Hero who does incredible work for your local community.
Presenting your 2022 Westfield Local Hero
Meet Pam, your 2022 Westfield Riccarton Local Hero who does incredible work for your local community.
Presenting your 2022 Westfield Local Hero
Meet Pam, your 2022 Westfield Riccarton Local Hero who does incredible work for your local community.
Presenting your 2020 Westfield Local Heroes
Meet your three Westfield Riccarton Local Heroes who positively impact the local community and environment. Read about their stories.
Senior Constable Bruce Ward - Westfield Local Heroes 2020
Meet Senior Constable Bruce Ward, one of your 2020 Westfield Riccarton Local Heroes. Read Bruce's story.
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Dr Anna Brooks on Lifeline’s impact this Mental Health Month
Westfield Local Hero, Dr Anna Brooks, shares the significance of Mental Health Month in Australia and how Lifeline is supporting those in need.
Meet Stephen Hirst, supporting men’s mental health
Westfield Local Hero, Stephen Hirst, shares the significance of community and family.
Matariki: Meet Toko Manuel, helping young creatives thrive
Westfield Local Heroes finalist, Toko Manuel shares the significance of Matariki to Aotearoa’s Māori community.
Matt Brown - Westfield Local Heroes 2020
Meet Matt Brown, one of your 2020 Westfield Riccarton Local Heroes. Read Matt's story.
Jan Nottingham - Westfield Local Heroes 2020
Meet Jan Nottingham, one of your 2020 Westfield Riccarton Local Heroes. Read Jan's story.
Robyn Twemlow: Westfield Local Heroes 2018
Westfield Riccarton Local Hero - Robyn Twemlow
Charlotte Pawson: ParaFed Canterbury: Westfield Local Heroes 2018
Westfield Riccarton Local Hero - Charlotte Pawson
Mana Harema: La Vida Youth Trust: Westfield Local Heroes 2018
Westfield Riccarton Local Hero - Mana Harema
Get Spotted this October – free skin cancer spot checks
Get free melanoma spot checks and lifesaving skin health advice at Westfield this October, as part of Melanoma New Zealand’s Get Spotted campaign.
Multiple dates
Quiet Time: Every Tuesday between 10:30-11:30am
Join us for Quiet Time every week in centre as the lights are dimmed and music volume is adjusted to limit sensory over-stimulation for customers.