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Cleaning up our environment 6 Jun 2024

Franklin environmental work gets boost

More funding has been allocated to groups working to protect the environment in Franklin.

Plans / Projects 5 Jun 2024

Designing well-connected communities of the future 

The Whenuapai structure plan is being updated. But what does that mean? What does a structure plan do?

Beaches 4 Jun 2024

Surf club's rebuild storage needs funded

Franklin Local Board will meet the bill for storing Kariaotahi Surf Lifesaving Club's equipment during its clubrooms rebuild..

Conservation 4 Jun 2024

Cottage to make way for bush

As much material as possible will be reused when Butterworth House comes down so the land can become part of Kirk's Bush.

Community 4 Jun 2024

Our communities, our families, our libraries

Felafolafoa'iga a aoga maualuluga (the secondary schools Samoa language debate), an annual event that is hotly contested, is proudly funded by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board.

Transport 31 May 2024

Seal of approval for Motairehe Road

What was once a bumpy ride has been smoothed by a seal extension on Motairehe Road

Community 31 May 2024

From counselling to student radio – a variety of grants awarded

More than 40 successful grant applicants are progressing initiatives to benefit the community through Waitematā Local Board's grant programme

Community 31 May 2024

How board funding has helped the community

The impact of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board funding has been felt by more than 50 community groups and providers, enabling them to thrive and bring about meaningful change.

Events

29 Aug 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

*No. 28

Within the interplay of discrete pictures lies a poignant narrative—a reflection of innocent chil...

29 Aug 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Kingdom Come

Exploring the idea that heaven and hell are subjective constructs that are created by us on earth.

29 Aug 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Mulled Spaces: An Artisitc Imagining In The Identity Of An Older, Mature Gay Bear In Aotearoa

Exploring the anxieties of aging and belonging within the LGBTQ+ community.

27 Jun 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Money Talks Budgeting Workshops

Empower yourself with insights to enhance your financial wellbeing.

25 Jan 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

From the Authors Mouth

Share your creative writing projects with other writers in the community that meets once a month.

30 Aug 2024

New Zealand String Quartet x Depot Artspace

Whether you're a classical music fan, an art enthusiast, or simply looking for a memorable night...

30 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

The Lion King Live in Concert

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2024, relive the magic of Disney’s animated classic The Lion...

30 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Waitakere Orchid Club Spring Show

The largest annual Orchid Show in NZ, we bring together Growers, Clubs and Vendors from around th...