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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

05 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Stories & Rhyme (1)

Songs, movement and fun for preschoolers!

24 Jul 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme | Leys Institute Little Library

Join us for active movement and music for growing tamariki.

24 Jul 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

10 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Kids Time at Helensville Library

Under-6s and their grown ups are invited to join the Helensville Library team for stories, songs,...

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Kākahu Raranga

This free drop in workshop is the start to your weaving journey where you will learn to weave you...

12 Jun 2024 - 10 Dec 2025

Takapuna Library Book Chat

Come along to Takapuna Library's monthly book chat to meet interesting people and discover the be...

22 May 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's Minecraft Club

Join in the fun with Minecraft themed non-digital activities.

01 May 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors one on one tech support - Hobsonville Point

A workshop for seniors who would like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet.