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Transport 11 Oct 2022

Level crossing plans supported

Plans for level crossing upgrades at Takaanini have drawn Papakura Local Board support.

Community 10 Oct 2022

Help at hand for Papakura students

Youth scholarships have been awarded by the Papakura Local Board.

Community 7 Oct 2022

Christmas cheer for Franklin groups

Christmas and community events have had a funding boost from Franklin Local Board.

Community 7 Oct 2022

Papakura backs pedal power

Papakura Local Board knows the perfect spot for a community-led bike hub.

Environment 6 Oct 2022

Don’t be a dumper – help protect our environment

Illegal dumping is damaging the environment as well as being an eyesore and the council is asking people to do the right thing and dispose of their waste properly.

Sports / Leisure 6 Oct 2022

Leases mean Surf Club's plans can go ahead

Kariaotahi Surf Life Saving Club's redevelopment plans have moved a step closer.

Community 5 Oct 2022

Board wants heritage protection as part of any Ardmore Hall / Bell Field sale

Franklin Local Board says selling Ardmore Hall and the neighbouring Bell Field is the best option for the community.

Plans / Projects 5 Oct 2022

Have your say on Leys Institute restoration and modernisation designs

It is time to have your say on the future design for the restoration of the much-loved Leys Institute at 20 St Marys Road, with consultation on two design options open until 1 December.

Events

16 Jun 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

Whai

Experience 'Whai', a new and captivating light-based artwork by artist Janine Williams.

15 Jun 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Mānawa Maiea a Matariki 2024

Kia ora community! Join us in celebration of Matariki throughout our various West Community Hubs...

12 Jun 2024 - 07 Aug 2024

Taurima

Taurima, the gorgeous crochet-like neon artworks floating above Elliott Street, return for the ci...

09 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Tūrama

Tūrama, the hugely popular series of large-scale illuminated art installations returns to light u...

08 Jun 2024 - 18 Aug 2024

Fred Graham Toi Whakaata / Reflections

The exhibition maps the importance of storytelling in Graham’s work at both the interpersonal and...

08 Jun 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

Rehutai

Shannon Te Ao, Arapeta Hakura, and Ngahuia Harrison are three artists from Aotearoa invited to ma...

25 May 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Eternally Temporary

Eternally Temporary brings together ten landscape paintings selected from the Kelliher Arts Trust...

25 May 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Justene Williams: Making do rhymes with poo

Making do rhymes with poo is a major new multimedia installation with video and live performance...