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Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

Community 20 Apr 2023

Boards find better ways to work together

Auckland's southern local boards are coming together to co-operate in areas where their interests are shared.

Community 18 Apr 2023

Grant helps grow kids love for nature

Interest in nature has grown at Edmonton Primary School with an environmental initiative thanks to the Love Your Neighbourhood grant provided by EcoMatters. 

Community 17 Apr 2023

Street Fest returns to Papakura

Papakura Street Fest returns on Saturday, May 6 with around 5000 visitors expected to make the most of more than 40 stalls.

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.

Community 12 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 12 Apr 2023

Money found for Franklin facilities

More money has been allocated to toilet renewals across Franklin.

Events

14 Feb 2026

Dhyana Chinese Tea Ceremony

Come along and celebrate Year of the Horse 2026.

14 Feb 2026

Dumpling Making Workshop

Come along and make dumplings at Parnell Library.

14 Feb 2026

Exhibition tour

Join Kaitohu Director Ruth Buchanan to gain insight into the artworks on display from senior arti...

14 Feb 2026

Food trucks at Stardome

Join us for an early evening of eats, treats and beats against the beautiful backdrop of the obse...

14 Feb 2026

Lagoon Edge Celebration Day

Come along for this fun event.

14 Feb 2026

Loud and Proud: An Open Mic Night for Rainbow Rangatahi

An open mic night for rainbow rangatahi to share poetry, stories, and words of positivity.

14 Feb 2026

Love Anthem concert

Bringing our signature sound, soulful energy, and crowd-favourite anthems to set the stage on fire!

14 Feb 2026

Love Letters

A casual space to enjoy reading queer love letters aloud & share our thoughts.