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Community 24 Nov 2022

Waiuku Mudlarks ask for help to stop good work going to waste

Presenting a petition to Franklin Local Board, group members Tony Ogilvie and Paul Stewart appealed for help to combat “rampant reinfestation” of mangroves in the area.

Health / Wellbeing 21 Nov 2022

A hearty new addition to the island

Two lifesaving devices are arriving on Aotea / Great Barrier thanks to the Community Heart Care Project.

Community 21 Nov 2022

No.3 Roskill Theatre is tops

A little theatre group is quietly gaining momentum and a solid local following thanks to its original content and funding from Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 18 Nov 2022

Manurewa residents connecting with the digital world

The ability to learn new skills is helping one group of senior residents connect with the digital world.

18 Nov 2022

Amplifying the voice of our tamariki

Glen Innes young people are raising their voices on issues that affect them.

Conservation 16 Nov 2022

Attracting shorebirds back to Tahuna Torea

A 3D printed pied stilt (poaka) decoy is being used to attract shorebirds.

Community 16 Nov 2022

Creativity brings hope to homeless communities

Dreams are being created and aspirations shaped in a concrete garage just off Karangahape Road in the central city.

Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of th...

Events

01 May 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Fun Friday

An exciting after school programme where children can explore and enjoy a wide range of games and...

01 May 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Drop-in ceramic studio

Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio.

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Jiggle and wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool sessions for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lots o...

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Kia Puea Te Reo playgroup

Te Reo Māori immersed play for the whānau. Please bring a piece of fruit to share, nau mai haere...

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill

Music, songs, movement and finger rhymes.

24 Apr 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

Page to future

Share in the joy of reading, conversation and connection.

24 Apr 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

The crochet corner

Enjoy an hour of crochet with good company and a cup of tea. 

24 Apr 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Baby playgroup

A free safe space to play and connect.