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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wider scope for Franklin waterway fund
Franklin Local Board's Waterway Fund has been extended so more Franklin landowners can access funding.
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Events
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Niu Gold Mountain (2024)
An experience shared by Asian and Pasifika immigrants to Aotearoa.
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QUEENS
Employing a distinctive theatrical visual approach, crafted to mirror the bees' unique universe.
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Abstract Adventures Again (With James Lawrence)
This regular eight-week term class with artist James Lawrence, explores abstract painting concept...
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Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class
Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons, and create stunning artworks that leave a las...
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Drawing Creatively with Rachael Burke
Explore a variety of experimental drawing techniques and mediums that enhance creative spontaneit...
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Life Drawing with Rachael Burke (5 week blocks)
This experimental, spontaneous and engaging course allows you to explore the human form in all it...
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Thursday Ceramics with Susan Browne
Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginner's/intermediate class.
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Book Chat at Helensville Library
Chat about books you've read and loved (or hated!) recently.
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