![Hero image](/media/elnbdd1j/discover.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=520&rnd=132684042841400000)
Local
News
![](/media/xgahrvs2/somerset-road-trees-photo.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132683115447600000)
A plan for trees on Somerset Road
Two poplars on Somerset Road have declined significantly in health recently, after being carefully monitored for some time, and now require removal.
![](/media/5hyloazi/pine-harbour.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132683115362700000)
Better transport links urged
Franklin Local Board backs Auckland Transport's Regional Land Transport Plan but wants more done to help connect rural communities and the east of the district.
![](/media/5rjfpbne/bus.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132683115347870000)
Success for Rodney trial bus services
Two Rodney Local Board trial bus services are meeting patronage targets, so this week Auckland Transport has confirmed that it will fund these from May next year.
![](/media/lpvfarp2/plb-drury.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132683115187770000)
Board concerned growth at Drury will impact on Papakura
Papakura Local Board has made wide-ranging submissions into applications for plan changes around development in the Drury area.
![](/media/4vnbgrrl/artist-impression-kaipatiki-reserve-crop.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133494381412800000)
Expansive new recreation space for Kaipātiki Reserve, Parakai
The restoration of Kaipātiki Reserve (formerly Parakai Recreation Reserve) is taking another step forward with plans to create an expansive new play space and community recreation area.
![](/media/ozefyign/flb-10-year-budget.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132683115170870000)
Franklin Local Board gets behind budget
The more focused infrastructure investment approach in Auckland Council’s 10-Year Recovery Budget has been welcomed by Franklin Local Board.
![](/media/3lvbag1n/planting.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132683114675370000)
Local boards unite for waterway
Auckland's three most southern local boards are coming together with Conservation Volunteers NZ and Healthy Waters to help restore the Papakura Stream, which runs through the Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa areas.
![](/media/p0qfzyw3/waterways-fund.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=132683115080700000)
Wider scope for Franklin waterway fund
Franklin Local Board's Waterway Fund has been extended so more Franklin landowners can access funding.
- Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 178
- …
- 540
- Next Page
Events
![](/media/y5ljlxij/oolm_1386x520.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133637186036230000)
Our Own Little Mess
Our Own Little Mess is a genre-bending live performance and bespoke digital audio experience that...
![](/media/3sknhgem/drawing-our-auckland.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133582553132170000)
Drawn In - Kumeu Arts Members Exhibition of Drawing
This collection of drawings will serve to highlight the value of drawing.
![](/media/3lknzbux/ceramics-our-auckland.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133582553389370000)
Get Fired - Kumeu Arts Members Exhibition of Ceramics
Our annual ceramics exhibition highlights the work of the many talented ceramic artists in our co...
![](/media/qh4dsj1x/throw-it-down_compressed.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133626813350800000)
Throw It Down
Learn how to throw a variety of domestic shapes including cups, bowls and cylinders.
![](/media/u0ygnezs/mark-whippy-class-2_compressed.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133630996997700000)
Life Drawing 101
Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...
![](/media/5nmo4hu0/65d16c54e10bc.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133649068406370000)
Art Safari with Susannah MacDonald
Create with drawing, paint, oil pastels and more and join a fun filled journey.
![](/media/5l2jrunr/ceramic-bowl.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133649191121530000)
Ceramics for All Levels with Susan Browne
Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginners/intermediate class.
![](/media/etoacfzc/65d90b6ec8639.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=320&rnd=133649135249630000)
Wednesday Acrylics with Michelle Male
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of acrylics!