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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

21 Feb 2026

Albany Asian New Year Festival

The Albany Asian New Year Festival is a community-focused and community-led cultural celebration.

21 Feb 2026

Auckland Art Gallery Lunar New Year Festival 2026

Gallop into the New Year with energy, creativity and community spirit!

21 Feb 2026

Boulevard Arts Fiesta

A quintessential beach side fiesta featuring entertainment, food trucks and more.

21 Feb 2026

Celebration Day - Papatoetoe

Join us for a free, fun-filled day with family activities, wheels play, markets, volleyball, comm...

21 Feb 2026

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop

Discover the beauty of traditional brush painting techniques and take your painting home to decor...

21 Feb 2026

Chun–Seollal Lunar New Year Celebration 2026

Enjoy authentic Korean and Chinese cuisine, captivating performances, and immersive cultural expe...

21 Feb 2026

Geek Out For Pride

Explore our artist alley packed with local creators, grab something delicious from food trucks, p...

21 Feb 2026

Highland Pulse

Celebrate our rich tradition of brass bands and feel the commanding call of Scottish bagpipes ech...