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Community 17 Apr 2023

Broad road safety approach urged

Franklin Local Board has provided feedback to a proposed approach to Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Auckland, calling for different approaches in rural and urban environments and engineering solutions for difficult roads.

Environment 12 Apr 2023

Local groups pitch in to preserve Whau’s native habitat

Friends of Kurt Brehmer Walkway, a local conservation group, is an example of achieving positive outcomes through protecting and restoring native wildlife and plants.

Transport 11 Apr 2023

Howick Local Board feedback on Eastern Busway plans

Plans for stage two of the Eastern Busway project continue to be supported by Howick Local Board, who have also called for consideration and mitigations to minimise disruption to the community during construction, in formal feedback submission to...

Community 11 Apr 2023

Money found for Franklin facilities

More money has been allocated to toilet renewals across Franklin.

Community 11 Apr 2023

West Auckland festivals get funding

West Auckland performing arts venues have been awarded funding for their annual festivals through Auckland Council’s Regional Event Grants Programme.

Community 6 Apr 2023

Calling all Papakura good sorts

Nominations for Papakura Local Board's community volunteer awards are now open.

Climate action 4 Apr 2023

Local board takes action against climate change

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board adopts action plan, setting a pathway for its community to adapt to impacts of climate change.

Community 3 Apr 2023

Ride share a hit but more parking sought

Papakura Local Board continues to push for a better park and ride facility in the town.

Events

16 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Sheila's Island

This black comedy finds our intrepid heroines desperately struggling to make weapons, a rescue fl...

16 Nov 2024 - 02 Mar 2025

Sculpture in the Gardens

Head along with friends and family and be wowed by a spectacular display of sculptures.

14 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

A Doll's House, Part 2

Plumb Theatre, in partnership with Auckland Live, are back and this time to present a captivating...

14 Nov 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Camping

Over one raucous night in Lovers' Cove, cocktails are downed, catfights explode, and repressed de...

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Spoken Words - Reading poetry together

Come and enjoy a shared poetry reading experience.

09 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Worst Wedding Ever

From the creator of Broadchurch comes a comedy where you can only laugh in the face of impending...

07 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Word-Up, Stand-Up

Come along every Tuesday, with afternoon tea on us, to see what the fuss is about.

06 Nov 2024 - 13 Jan 2025

Mackelvie Pattern Books

Don’t miss a summer display with highlights from James Mackelvie’s library including rare pattern...