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Community 23 Mar 2023

Whau joins Welcoming Communities pilot

Whau Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Community 23 Mar 2023

Tuia rangatahi all in place

Six rangatahi Māori – including five wāhine toa - have filled the Tuia mentoring positions made available by the city’s southern local boards.

Environment 21 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival is back

Climate action will be top of the agenda when the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival returns this March. With an impressive programme of events, the aim of the festival is to build awareness and create localised solutions for climate action.

Community 21 Mar 2023

Point Chevalier Little Library pops up

While Point Chevalier Library is out of action, the little library is the neighbourhood's new temporary location that offers a small collection of loan books.

20 Mar 2023

Calls for audit of infrastructure following storm devastation

Auckland’s infrastructure requires an urgent audit to assess its ability to cope with extreme weather events in the context of climate change and increased intensification, according to Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 20 Mar 2023

Work set to start to bring new life to Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall

Seismic strengthening work will kick off the renovations of Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall.

Community 16 Mar 2023

Aotea community's feedback needed

Aotea / Great Barrier residents from the southwest of the island are being urged to attend a community barbecue in the park to discuss Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget and plans to address a $295 million budget gap, including cuts to oper...

Environment 16 Mar 2023

Strains on drains in the rains

Failings in the rural stormwater networks during Cyclone Gabrielle and earlier flooding added to the impact on Franklin’s road network, Auckland Transport has been told.

Events

01 Aug 2026

Build your own terrarium

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

01 Aug 2026

Every house tells a story: Researching your home

Every house has a story to tell and our researchers can show you the tools to start you on your j...

01 Aug 2026

Genealogy fundamentals talk

Join Ruth Rye from the Franklin Branch New Zealand Society of Genealogists and begin your journey...

01 Aug 2026

Introduction to botanical printing

You’ll transform vintage 1980s Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own!

01 Aug 2026

Sharing seedlings

Join our gardening community at Myers Park Cottage.

01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Auckland Zinefest market

Across two days, discover zines, prints and handmade publications from more than 130 makers from...

01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Introduction to glass casting

You’ll get hands-on experience with every stage of the process, moving from initial concept to be...

01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Becoming Heritage - Highwic Winter Lecture Series

Come along for a series of informative heritage lectures.