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Plans / Projects 18 Jul 2024

Library in the pipeline for Upper Harbour

Upper Harbour residents want a new multi-purpose facility that can meet the growing demand for library services.

Community 17 Jul 2024

$6.5 million Te Pae o Kura upgrade complete

The much-anticipated $6.5 million refurbishment of Te Pae o Kura – Kelston Community Centre is complete and has been opened with a blessing.

Plans / Projects 16 Jul 2024

Local board agreement delivers for Rodney

Rodney’s parks, libraries, arts centres, rural halls and community centres will benefit from a total investment of $15.2 million.

Community 15 Jul 2024

New names link past and present

More than 20 Franklin parks have received names from mana whenua iwi Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Aakitai Waiohua and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.

Cleaning up our environment 15 Jul 2024

Pahurehure plan says assets can be managed

A shoreline adaptation plan for Pahurehure, looking at how to manage assets along the inlet, has been adopted.

Community 15 Jul 2024

Call on grants funds reflects tough times

The call on Manurewa Local Board grants funding again far exceeded what was on offer.

Festival 15 Jul 2024

Albert-Eden over the moon to support festival

Dominion Road Moon Festival is back for another year.

Cleaning up our environment 15 Jul 2024

Chopper action makes space for water

Helicopter back-up has been called in to rescue Lynfield’s Wairaki Stream from debris and blockages.

Events

12 Sep 2024

Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: Growing your own salad ingredient

Create a salad using freshly harvested greens, and a wilted green salad dressing.

14 Sep 2024

How to use natural essential oil to help with your health

Come and explore the healing benefits of nature's aromatic remedies.

14 Sep 2024

NZTrio: Triptych 2 - Untrodden Ways (Selections)

Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cell...

14 Sep 2024

Redefining Space

Take a new approach to sketching using distance and space to become aware of your drawing movements.

14 Sep 2024

Spring Show

Come along and enjoy a collection of stunning Spring blooms, plants, produce and floral arrangeme...

14 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2024

Franklin Art Show

Franklin’s Premier Art Event the Franklin Art Show is returning to Pukekohe for another amazing e...

15 Sep 2024

Bach Musica NZ: Mendelssohn Symphony No 2 Hymn of Praise, op 52

Bach Musica NZ, conducted by their Music Director Rita Paczian, will be joined by vocal soloists...

15 Sep 2024

North Shore Marathon

Join one of New Zealand's most scenic running courses.