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Parks / Outdoors 17 May 2022

Now open – Browns Bay and Army Bay playgrounds

Children are enjoying the playgrounds that recently re-opened at Army Bay and Browns Bay.

Environment 17 May 2022

Next steps for kauri tracks in Rodney

Track upgrades, hygiene stations and fences are helping in Rodney’s battle against kauri dieback.

Transport 13 May 2022

Motorway closing so bridge can go

The Southern Motorway between Drury and Papakura will be closed 7pm Saturday 21 May to 9am Sunday 22 May to demolish the Park Estate Road bridge.

12 May 2022

Whiri Aroha gifts of love blessed

Korowai have been gifted to Middlemore Hospital's Bereavement Care Service.

Climate action 12 May 2022

Cycling budget controversy misses real point, say councillors

Waitākere Ward Councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper say that headlines criticizing plans for future cycling infrastructure in Auckland missed the real issue, tackling climate change.  

Heritage 12 May 2022

Red letter day as Shadbolt House writers retreat takes step forward

Sixteen years in the making, Shadbolt House in Titirangi has taken a step toward becoming a writers retreat following a decision by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Parks / Outdoors 12 May 2022

Park work on hold so wider plan can be made

Carpark plans for Pukekohe hill Reserve have gone on hold so a wider development plan can be considered.

Environment 11 May 2022

Waterway fund boosts Franklin environment

Seven Franklin Local Board Waterways Fund grants have been made.

Events

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...

14 Aug 2024 - 17 Sep 2024

Saturday Sketch

Come hang out for a relaxed afternoon of figure drawing.

10 Aug 2024 - 17 Sep 2024

Game On!

Join us for some big games, small games & puzzles.

19 Jul 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Starry Storytime at Stardome

These are fun and relaxed parent and baby sessions where we will be reading Flit the Fantail and...

11 May 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Teens’ Book Club

Bring your own choice of book to discuss with other teens who like reading.

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

Learn Te Reo Māori

Embark on a journey into the heart of Aotearoa's culture with our introductory Te Reo Māori class.

15 Sep 2024

North Shore Marathon

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