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Transport 24 Sep 2020

New crossing for Papakura school

An upgraded crossing on Settlement Road will make it safer for schoolchildren to access Papakura’s Edmund Hillary School.

Libraries 24 Sep 2020

Refresh on the way for Waiuku Library

Arrangements are in place to keep readers stocked while the Waiuku Library gets a refresh.

24 Sep 2020

Saunders Reserve decision revoked

Whau Local Board has revoked a decision made in the previous term to revoke the reserve status at Saunders Reserve following a review of the advice provided to make the decision.

Community 24 Sep 2020

Money for Papakura to grow

A group working to make the most of opportunities for Papakura's town centre has received funding.

Community 23 Sep 2020

Franklin Local Board sets out work programmes

Franklin Local Board has passed its work programmes, detailing what it hopes to deliver in the year ahead.

Playgrounds 22 Sep 2020

Fun and games in the Wiri community

Designs for a new playground in Wiri have been revealed following input from mana whenua, local families and community groups.

Community 22 Sep 2020

Franklin grants support smaller communities

More than $9000 has been awarded in the latest round of Franklin Local Board quick response grants.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) an...