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Community 16 Dec 2021

Community celebrated at Waitematā Local Board’s Good Citizens’ Awards

Community was celebrated last week during the 2021 Waitematā Good Citizens' Awards online ceremony.

14-24 year olds 15 Dec 2021

Rangatahi invited to join mentorship programme with southern local boards

Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu will offer rangatahi places in a New Zealand-wide programme that sees local government members mentoring young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.

Community 14 Dec 2021

Wanted: Waterways to fence off

With more than 65 kilometres of rural waterway fencing behind it, Auckland Council’s Waterway Protection Fund is seeking new projects in Franklin and Papakura, with applications open from 8 February to 18 March.

Community 14 Dec 2021

Franklin tourism gets a boost

Three groups will benefit from Franklin Local Board Tourism Development Fund support.

14 Dec 2021

New home for Pest Free Kaipātiki a win for all

Pest Free Kaipātiki have a new place to call home at the former Glenfield Bowling Club building.

Community 13 Dec 2021

Trust formed to support Beachlands

The Takutai Charitable trust has been granted Franklin Local Board strategic partnership funding and a lease over Beachlands Log Cabin.

13 Dec 2021

Community volunteers honoured

From supporting the most vulnerable in our community to making sure our parks are well-loved, community volunteers make a real difference to our people and our places. Their mahi is honoured through the triennial Puketāpapa Community Volunteer Aw...

10 Dec 2021

Community-led plan to restore Harbourview Orangihina

A community-led plan to restore Harborview-Ōrangihina Park in Te Atau Peninsula has been agreed to by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Events

20 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads at Pt Chevalier Library

Workshops, crafts, culture, games, circus, and reading challenges for families.

20 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Mt Roskill Library Summer Holiday Events

Dive into a holiday season full of movies, makerspaces, workshops, and awesome activities for eve...

20 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026

Central City Library Raumati Reads Holiday Activities

A jam-packed summer of crafts, movies, challenges and whānau-friendly fun awaits at your library.

20 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Loose Parts Play

Build, create, and explore using open-ended play materials

20 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Summer Holiday Experience

Explore the science and tech of flight across Great North Road and the Aviation Hall with sunny o...

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding

Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Kayaking

Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Christmas Crafternoons

Create festive handmade decorations at Howick Historical Village this Christmas.