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Community 12 Sep 2024

A fresh new chapter for $1.9m Ōtāhuhu’s Criterion Square

In the heart of Ōtāhuhu, Criterion Square has been reborn. Thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board committing $1.9 million to the project, with the support of Ōtāhuhu Business Association and Mana Whenua.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Records broken at West Auckland citizenship ceremony

Records have been broken with the first citizenship ceremony held at Trusts Arena attended by around 900 people.  

Community 11 Sep 2024

Popular sports clubs get new leases

Two significant Franklin sports facilities have been granted new leases.

14-24 year olds 11 Sep 2024

Matt's Manurewa movie magic

Manurewa Local Board chair Matt Winiata has turned to video to reach out to young people.

Community 11 Sep 2024

United for a Safer Hunters Corner

After a surge in violent incidents, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Indian Retailers' Association appeal to Mayor and Governing Body for enhanced security at Hunters Corner.

Community 10 Sep 2024

Community on the beat

From mums to business owners – community patrols consist of committed local residents from all different walks of life.

Community 6 Sep 2024

Partnerships will help community groups

More than 20 community organisations will work alongside the Franklin Local Board on projects across the district.

Events

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Visit Alberton and Make a Wind Vane

Go nautical this Heritage Festival, bring the kids to visit Alberton and make your own wind vane.

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Visit Highwic and Make a Wind Vane

Bring the kids to visit Highwic and make your own wind vane.

02 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

A NIU DAWN — LINDA VA’ AELUA, ELISABETH KUMARAN, SILIGA DAVID SETOGA, GARY SILIPA, SIONE FALETAU & CHRISTIAN ALAIMOANA - TURNER

A group show of New Zealand-born Samoan and Tongan artists responding to the events of the Dawn R...

01 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024

Vector Lights for Melanoma Awareness Month 2024

Vector Lights is dazzling for Melanoma Awareness Month to raise awareness of the deadly cancer.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Time Warp

Join our time warp school holiday adventures

31 Aug 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Adults Learn to Ride

Bring your own bike or borrow one of ours.

01 May 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors one on one tech support - Hobsonville Point

A workshop for seniors who would like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet.

02 Apr 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Tuesday Book Chat

Our Tuesday book chat group meet over a cuppa to discuss and recommend their reading over each mo...