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Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 12 Sep 2024

A fresh new chapter for $1.9m Ōtāhuhu’s Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square

In the heart of Ōtāhuhu, Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square has been reborn. Thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board committing $1.9 million to the project, with the support of Ōtāhuhu Business Association and Mana Whenua.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Records broken at West Auckland citizenship ceremony

Records have been broken with the first citizenship ceremony held at Trusts Arena attended by around 900 people.  

Community 11 Sep 2024

Popular sports clubs get new leases

Two significant Franklin sports facilities have been granted new leases.

14-24 year olds 11 Sep 2024

Matt's Manurewa movie magic

Manurewa Local Board chair Matt Winiata has turned to video to reach out to young people.

Community 11 Sep 2024

United for a Safer Hunters Corner

After a surge in violent incidents, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Indian Retailers' Association appeal to Mayor and Governing Body for enhanced security at Hunters Corner.

Community 10 Sep 2024

Community on the beat

From mums to business owners – community patrols consist of committed local residents from all different walks of life.

Community 6 Sep 2024

Partnerships will help community groups

More than 20 community organisations will work alongside the Franklin Local Board on projects across the district.

Events

12 Jul 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Book Chat

Join us over a cuppa to chat about what you've been reading.

09 Nov 2024

A Court of Dreams - An Event for Book Lovers

Bring your inner circle and join us at the Court of Dreams!

09 Nov 2024

Author Talk: Pat Backley

Whangaparāoa Library and the Hibiscus Coast Writers are thrilled to announce an upcoming talk by...

09 Nov 2024

Ceramic fruit workshop with Lisa Bate

Learn how to make ceramic fruit using 2 part plaster moulds.

09 Nov 2024

Diwali Whānau Day

Celebrate Diwali at Mt Albert Library with an exciting tamariki time, performances, henna & arts...

09 Nov 2024

Enchanted Garden

Come and join in a fun family afternoon filled with entertainment, games, competitions, tasty tre...

09 Nov 2024

Epsom Library's Diwali Festival

Join us for a fun-filled with dance and music performances, sari demonstration, diya craft and he...

09 Nov 2024

Fairy Flakes

Join us for a magic show by Fairy Flakes, from Kids Party Magic!