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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 Aug 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

The Reading Revolution

Enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cuppa about a short story and a poem we will read aloud...

05 Oct 2024

ARTIST PANEL TALK AND BOOK LAUNCH: A NIU DAWN

Join Linda Va'aelua, Elisabeth Kumaran, Siliga David Setoga, Gary Silipa, Sione Faletau and Chris...

05 Oct 2024

Beautiful Botanical Books

Learn how quickly the capital became a port for a thriving southern Pacific trade.

05 Oct 2024

Diwali at Wesley 2024

Enjoy complimentary food, entertaining performances, creative activities, and various stalls to e...

05 Oct 2024

Dogs and Ferrets An Interactive Workshop and Presentation

Scripts and a well-stocked props box will ensure those at the workshop can let loose their inner...

05 Oct 2024

Epsom Library's Generations Celebration

Join us for a fun-filled day at Epsom Library as we celebrate International Day of Older Persons!

05 Oct 2024

Exploring Sacred Spaces: St John The Evangelist

The Auckland Inter-Faith Council (AIFC) hosts this event which includes a guided tour through the...

05 Oct 2024

Exploring the King of Tonga’s Trees at Atalanga

The tour is led by Penny Cliffin, a former Senior Lecturer in the Department of Landscape Archite...