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Community 1 Dec 2020

New mums get a little help from Franklin grants

Franklin Local Board has used its quick grants to support a number of community groups.

1 Dec 2020

Discovering the depths of Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board members were invited 30 meters underground to explore Watercare wastewater project and what they found was impressive.

Kauri dieback 1 Dec 2020

Currys Bush Reserve track upgrades to protect kauri

Kaumatua blessed Currys Bush Reserve site ahead of physical works to upgrade tracks in the battle against kauri dieback disease.

Environment 30 Nov 2020

Helping hand for Franklin's waterways

Franklin Local Board has made grants that allow rural property owners to undertake work to protect waterways.

Transport 30 Nov 2020

Henderson schoolchildren to get safer roads thanks to new funding

Liston College, St Dominics College and Henderson North Primary School children will soon be able to get to school safer thanks to funding from Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Arts 27 Nov 2020

Space Hub platform connects creatives with spaces

Space Hub is a platform dedicated to connecting artists with diverse spaces across Waitematā.

Environment 27 Nov 2020

Coordinating Aotea’s ecological success story

Aotea resident Taryn Wilks is on a mission to protect and enhance the island’s unique environment and ecology and is rallying others to be part of the journey.

Environment 24 Nov 2020

Awakeri Wetlands Stage One opens

Mayor Goff said that the significant investment in the wetlands would prevent flooding and enable the development of new residential homes for around 15,000 people.

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Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2026

Let’s celebrate everything good about it, together and experience Auckland in full colour.

06 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Paddington in Peru

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07 Mar 2026

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07 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Tinā

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07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

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08 Mar 2026

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13 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Red, White and Brass

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13 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

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