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Youth / Rangatahi 27 Jun 2022

Trust adds to Beachlands community

Takutai Trust, which recently forged a partnership with Franklin Local Board, has quickly become a cornerstone of the Beachlands-Maraetai community.

Environment news 27 Jun 2022

Reviving our Gulf

The humble mussel doing incredible things

Youth / Rangatahi 27 Jun 2022

Board supports Pride vision

Manurewa local Board is helping support Brown Pride, a group dedicated to making a difference for South Auckland youth.,

23 Jun 2022

Whau gets to work with board programme

A focus on environmental programmes as well as funding for improvements to facilities and infrastructure are some of the key items in the Whau Local Board work programme.

Community 22 Jun 2022

Improvements on the way for Birdwood Winery building

Plans to improve the poor condition of the Birdwood Winery building and to investigate community use options of the Birdwood Homestead building have been agreed.

Community 22 Jun 2022

New offices for Franklin Local Board

Franklin Local Board's new offices have been blessed and opened.

Events

19 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Mending Circle

Got a beloved sweater with a pesky moth hole? A favourite pair of jeans with a blowout, or a chil...

20 Mar 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Death Cafe - Onehunga

A monthly group-led discussion about death with no agenda.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East Coast Bays

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

22 Aug 2026

Author Talk - Thalia Henry: Sorry Rock

This author talk is free and an opportunity to hear directly from the author, on this newly relea...

22 Aug 2026

Buwan ng Wika 2026 - Filipino Language Month Celebration

Come and celebrate the richness of the Filipino language and culture with us here in Franklin, Ao...

22 Aug 2026

Dolfin-Lin duo

This dynamic piano and cello duo present a diverse and fascinating programme.

22 Aug 2026

Family history for beginners

You’ll learn how to get started, stay organised and explore key records with confidence.

22 Aug 2026

Flourish within wellness

Take advantage of this free mental fitness workshop, by Hattie Bretherton.