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Have your say 20 Jul 2020

Making submissions a snip in Manurewa

Barber and Manurewa Local Board member Ken Penney is off to a head start when it comes to consultation.

Have your say 20 Jul 2020

Young people at heart of Franklin's plan

A thriving local economy is the first goal of the 2020 Franklin Local Board Plan, now open for consultation.

Rates 20 Jul 2020

Deputy Mayor praises leadership

Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore says the Emergency Budget passed by Auckland Council's Finance and Performance Committee positions the city for recovery.

Community 17 Jul 2020

Manurewa Local Board supports study for older residents

Fourteen older residents will make use of Manurewa Local Board’s Lifelong Learning Fund to take up studies.

16 Jul 2020

Aotea / Great Barrier Island astrophotography competition supported by local board

Aotea / Great Barrier Island's internationally recognised dark sky sanctuary is the site of an astrophotography competition now open to entries.

Transport 16 Jul 2020

New Community Transport Hub approved for Warkworth

A new park and ride facility in Warkworth will bring new community benefits to the area such as car parks, bike racks, and bus stops.

16 Jul 2020

Help us shape the future of Howick

The Howick Local Board's draft plan is now open for consultation and the board is seeking your input to make sure they’ve got it right.

16 Jul 2020

Help us plan the future of Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Ōtara-Papatoetoe draft local board plan is now open for public feedback.

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02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

21 Apr 2026

Collected and classified: Biology in a box

Hear art historian Andrew McKay, floral artist Felicity Jones and Auckland Museum invertebrates c...

21 Apr 2026

Microgreens and sprouts

The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including...

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Coding Club at East Coast Bays Library

Join us each week, during term time, as we learn all about Scratch, Python and HTML.