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Rangatahi invited to join mentorship programme with southern local boards
Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu will offer rangatahi places in a New Zealand-wide programme that sees local government members mentoring young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.
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Explore Ātiu Creek Regional Park
With a third of Auckland’s regional parks located in Rodney, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring the outdoors this summer.
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Wanted: Waterways to fence off
With more than 65 kilometres of rural waterway fencing behind it, Auckland Council’s Waterway Protection Fund is seeking new projects in Franklin and Papakura, with applications open from 8 February to 18 March.
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Franklin tourism gets a boost
Three groups will benefit from Franklin Local Board Tourism Development Fund support.
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New home for Pest Free Kaipātiki a win for all
Pest Free Kaipātiki have a new place to call home at the former Glenfield Bowling Club building.
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Trust formed to support Beachlands
The Takutai Charitable trust has been granted Franklin Local Board strategic partnership funding and a lease over Beachlands Log Cabin.
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Community volunteers honoured
From supporting the most vulnerable in our community to making sure our parks are well-loved, community volunteers make a real difference to our people and our places. Their mahi is honoured through the triennial Puketāpapa Community Volunteer Aw...
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Anthony Jeselnik – Bones And All
Anthony has performed on Conan, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and was a writer and the firs...
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Throw & Pinch
Explore a mixture of hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
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Kids' Watercolours with Susannah MacDonald
Come along and create a handful of projects in an enjoyable environment.
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Drawing, Cartooning and Animation with Leo Alonso
In this fun class, students will explore cartooning, animation, sketching and drawing techniques.
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Advanced Illustration Techniques for Teens with Leo Alonso
Give them the gestures and expressions that make you believe they have personality, think and hav...
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Clay Modelling with Susan Browne
Learn the techniques of hand-building and sculpting with clay.
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Call For Exhibition Proposals 2025
Auckland Council is calling for proposals from creatives to show your work across Franklin Arts C...
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Draw & Paint Adult Group
The Draw and Paint Group is for people of all ages and of all skill levels; from beginners to pro...