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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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Winter Poetry Festival
Come and catch amazing performances by local Tāmaki poets!
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Acoustic Guitar for Children with Peter Grahame
Learn and grow in the artistic abilities with material that builds upon their prior knowledge and...
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Crafternoon: Adults
Bring along your small, and portable, craft project - and chat to other crafters.
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Crafternoon: Children
Children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour with library staff, learning new skills...
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Free Guided Museum Tours
Our experienced guides have a rich wealth of knowledge across all aspects of maritime history and...
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North Shore Signers Club
Our meet-ups are designed to create community for people using New Zealand Sign Language.
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Money Talks Budgeting Workshops
Empower yourself with insights to enhance your financial wellbeing.
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Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour
This is a flat, accessible two-kilometre walk.
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