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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

12 Sep 2024

Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: Growing your own salad ingredient

Create a salad using freshly harvested greens, and a wilted green salad dressing.

14 Sep 2024

How to use natural essential oil to help with your health

Come and explore the healing benefits of nature's aromatic remedies.

14 Sep 2024

NZTrio: Triptych 2 - Untrodden Ways (Selections)

Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cell...

14 Sep 2024

Redefining Space

Take a new approach to sketching using distance and space to become aware of your drawing movements.

14 Sep 2024

Spring Show

Come along and enjoy a collection of stunning Spring blooms, plants, produce and floral arrangeme...

14 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2024

Franklin Art Show

Franklin’s Premier Art Event the Franklin Art Show is returning to Pukekohe for another amazing e...

15 Sep 2024

Bach Musica NZ: Mendelssohn Symphony No 2 Hymn of Praise, op 52

Bach Musica NZ, conducted by their Music Director Rita Paczian, will be joined by vocal soloists...

15 Sep 2024

North Shore Marathon

Join one of New Zealand's most scenic running courses.