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Arts 11 Jan 2024

Contemporary ceramics celebrated in the Waitākere Ranges

When it comes to the local arts scene, ceramics is a popular and rejuvenated genre that can’t be ignored in the Waitākere Ranges.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Community 18 Dec 2023

Lights make Māngere Town Centre safer

New lighting has been added at Māngere Town Centre to improve safety.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Dec 2023

Franklin submits roading feedback

Planning for the future transport needs of Pukekohe is underway.

Community 18 Dec 2023

Manurewa provides transport feedback

Planning for the future transport needs of Manurewa is underway.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Dec 2023

Board raises wastewater plant concerns

Franklin Local Board has sent feedback on a proposed wastewater treatment plant.

Community 18 Dec 2023

Inspectors checking for recycling nasties

Bin inspectors will be checking recycling bins in a bid to reduce contamination.

Plans / Projects 18 Dec 2023

Local board adopts the Puhinui / Warkworth Town Centre Plan

Plans for a vibrant riverfront, better connections to the town centre and river, and a green network are set to delight the community.

Events

07 Mar 2026

Family Day Out

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

07 Mar 2026

Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha

Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...

07 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Tinā

A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher a...

07 Mar 2026

Papakura ParkFEST

Gather your friends, bring the family and celebrate summer at ParkFEST 2026.

07 Mar 2026

Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy'

Our final Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy' workshop which seeks to create a collective art proje...

07 Mar 2026

Whau-lympics

Come along, cheer on the teams, and jump in for a have a go at many of the activities.

07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Family history research workshops 2026

Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Mar 2026

Casual Drop-in Art Group

The Casual Drop-In Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friend...