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Community 29 Sep 2021

COVID-19 jab comes with pie and kai in Papakura

Companies are rallying to help with the drive to lift vaccination rates in southern Auckland.

Updated 29 September 2021
Plans / Projects 29 Sep 2021

Explainer: Kennedy Point marina consent

The consent process for the construction of a marina at Kennedy Point explained.

27 Sep 2021

Boost for waka ama club in Te Atatū

Plans for a permanent waka ama facility in Te Atatū have taken a step closer following the news that approximately 200m2 of council land next to Te Atatu Boat Club is set to be reclassified to allow for more storage space for waka.

24 Sep 2021

Avondale Streetscape Project Phase two agreed thanks to $1millon board funding

The next stage in improving the Avondale Streetscape has been given the green light, with Whau Local Board to fund $1million to complete the project.

24 Sep 2021

Online hub provides crucial information for West Auckland

West Aucklanders are being urged to make the most of a digital hub providing key sources of important information during lockdown.

Beaches 22 Sep 2021

Help offered to pay for wastewater checks

Healthy Waters has a discount scheme for Franklin residents to check their wastewatrer systems are running correctly.

22 Sep 2021

Upcycling project making digital waves for West Auckland youth

A group of fourteen students from Prospect School are creating a unique digital footprint, turning old and broken Chromebooks into working machines in West Auckland thanks to initial funding from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Events

15 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

Friday Night Board Games

Join us at Central Library for board games, fun, and friendly competition!

01 Aug 2026

Build your own terrarium

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

01 Aug 2026

Every house tells a story: Researching your home

Every house has a story to tell and our researchers can show you the tools to start you on your j...

01 Aug 2026

Genealogy fundamentals talk

Join Ruth Rye from the Franklin Branch New Zealand Society of Genealogists and begin your journey...

01 Aug 2026

Introduction to botanical printing

You’ll transform vintage 1980s Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own!

01 Aug 2026

Sharing seedlings

Join our gardening community at Myers Park Cottage.

01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Auckland Zinefest market

Across two days, discover zines, prints and handmade publications from more than 130 makers from...

01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Introduction to glass casting

You’ll get hands-on experience with every stage of the process, moving from initial concept to be...