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14-24 year olds 15 Dec 2021

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.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Dec 2021

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.

Community 14 Dec 2021

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.

Community 14 Dec 2021

Franklin tourism gets a boost

Three groups will benefit from Franklin Local Board Tourism Development Fund support.

14 Dec 2021

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.

Community 13 Dec 2021

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.

13 Dec 2021

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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Midlife, Menopause and Me | Niki Bezzant

Join author Niki Bezzant for an informative and engaging evening discussing her latest book.

17 Aug 2024

Teens Writing Workshop | Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson

Join us for a one-of-a-kind writing workshop at Mt Albert Library as part of We Read Auckland.

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17 Aug 2024 - 15 Sep 2024

RELAY: AUT Toi Ataata Visual Arts

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19 Jul 2024 - 21 Nov 2024

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18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

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17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe

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