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Community 11 Nov 2019

Franklin Local Board Grants Announced

16 community groups have received grants from the Franklin Local Board.

Beaches 11 Nov 2019

Testing and funding to improve water quality in Takapuna

Smoke testing, site inspections and increased funding are helping to combat issues with water quality in Takapuna.

Transport 8 Nov 2019

New Lynn to Avondale shared path underway

Work is starting on a major shared path linking communities in west Auckland.

Have your say 8 Nov 2019

New pedestrian crossings set to make it safer for pedestrians on Sunnynook Road

Have your say on Auckland Transport plans to improve safety for pedestrians along Sunnynook Road.

Have your say 7 Nov 2019

Help shape the new aquatic and leisure centre in Flat Bush

A new aquatic and leisure centre is being built at Barry Curtis Park and Flat Bush community is being asked to have their say on the services it wants to see at the facility.

Environment 7 Nov 2019

Community urged to join Whangapouri Stream clean-up

Whangapouri Stream in Pukekohe is set for a tidy up to prevent waste from entering the waterway.

Transport 6 Nov 2019

Safer walking routes for Māngere Bridge

It’s going to be safer to walk, bike, scoot and get around Māngere Bridge thanks to Auckland Transport's safer communities programme.

Community 6 Nov 2019

Food for all at Pt Chev Community Centre

A community dining initiative in Pt Chev has been bringing communities together and serving free dinners since 2015.

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29 Apr 2026

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29 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

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01 May 2026

Best Foods Comedy Gala

Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

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09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Open Art Studios Upper Harbour

A weekend to enjoy art in Auckland’s Upper Harbour.

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

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