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Environment 18 Mar 2022

Predator Free Franklin turning hunters into hunted

Franklin Local Board Chair Andy Baker, says what started out as a few committed people catching possums, has snowballed into a movement that stretches across the board area.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Mar 2022

Pukekohe parks in line for upgrades

Eke Panuku is gearing up to upgrade Roulston Park and the Pukekohe Skate Park next to it and wants community feedback on what form any improvements should take.

14-24 year olds 8 Mar 2022

Rangatahi join boards on Tuia project

When Auckland’s five southern local boards looked to appoint someone to the 2022 Tuia programme, the quality of the applicants was so high one board selected two young people.

Community 7 Mar 2022

Views sought on damaged hall's future

The future of Ardmore Hall and Bell Field are included in consultation on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget.

Community 4 Feb 2022

Pukekohe park upgrade on schedule

Work at Bledisloe Park, home to cricket and football in Pukekohe, is progressing, with drainage and irrigation installed, and sand carpeting and turf installation taking place.

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.