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Kawakawa Bay boat ramp to close temporarily for pontoon upgrade
This project is estimated to take approximately three months.
Annual reports adopted
Annual reports detailing local board spending have been adopted across the south of the city.
Cats add to Māui dolphin's plight
Everyone knows cats are a threat to birds, but they are also a problem for Māui dolphins.
The power of great young people celebrated
The power of youth has been recognised at the Takutai Trust Youth Project Team volunteer awards, which salute the commitment young people show to their community.
Bumps, bruises and beyond all in day's work
The Kawakawa Bay / Orere Health Clinic has celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Boards back level crossing removal plans
Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.
Call for infrastructure to lead growth
Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.
New culvert will super-size flood protection
The Paerata culvert is in line for a massive upgrade.
Events
School holiday programmes for kids aged 5-13 years
Enrol them in Auckland Council’s school holiday programme. Our programmes are inexpensive, safe,...
Egyptian Mummy Papier Mache
Come and join us for a 2 day workshop making an Egyptian mummy out of papier mache, recyclable pl...
Treasure Hunters - Maraetai School Holiday Event
Come visit the Franklin Community Hub team for some fun treasure hunting themed crafts, art and a...
School Holidays in the Square
Bring the kids down for a great way to send off the school holidays!
Pukekohe Repair Café
Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.
Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Fun Run
The fifth Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Run will be a fun day out for the families.
2023 SLSK Garden Ramble Fundraiser
Surf Life Saving Karioatahi is gearing up for an extraordinary fundraising event.