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Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Sep 2023

New culvert will super-size flood protection

The Paerata culvert is in line for a massive upgrade.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 Sep 2023

Boards back locally-led emergency response

Local input is seen as essential in any emergency planning.

Community 5 Sep 2023

Equity funding challenges acknowledged

Franklin Local Board wants boards to keep an open mind on the issue of more equitable funding.

Community 28 Aug 2023

Franklin works on recipe for food tourism

A steering group will choose ideas that will be developed to promote Franklin as the nation's food bowl.

Community 16 Aug 2023

Bloom booms with all-weather canopy

Public support has made it possible for a group working with intellectually disabled people to provide better facilities.

Community 7 Aug 2023

More funds for Beachlands' kerbing

More funds have been allocated to kerb and channel work in Beachlands.

Auckland's Future In Progress 4 Aug 2023

Chairs join call to be heard on board plans

Consultation on local board plans closes on 14 August.

Events

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - South

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

30 May 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

The Golden Triangle: 3 Artists

An exhibition featuring work from Abigail Aroha Jensen, Nadia Marychurch and Robyn Stewart.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

20 Jun 2026

Crime author talk: Gerard Bourdillon and Angus McLean

Join us for an engaging afternoon of crime literature.

20 Jun 2026 - 08 Jul 2026

Exhibition: Whenua Mai, Whenua Atu

Whenua Mai, Whenua Atu, explores the sacred, cyclical relationship between tangata whenua and the...