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Parks / Outdoors 7 May 2019

Changes on the way for Basque Park

Improvements are planned for Basque Park to ensure it meets the needs of a growing local population.

Community 7 May 2019

Franklin sports groups get funding

Franklin Local Board has approved more than $200,000 in grants under its Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Plan.

Technology / Innovation 7 May 2019

Auckland welcomes Los Angeles and Guangzhou

Auckland will welcome Los Angeles and Guangzhou investors, business and civic leaders this month for the Tripartite 2019 event.

Arts 7 May 2019

Waiheke Art Gallery will be open during repairs

Repairs taking place between May 8 and July 12 at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery will not affect shows scheduled there.

Exhibition 7 May 2019

Exhibition: The Dawn Raids - Educate to Liberate

New exhibition on show in Auckland informs about a painful part of New Zealand history.

6 May 2019

New programme funds local events in Albert-Eden

The new Albert-Eden events broker programme provides funding to people who have great ideas for small local events.

Parks / Outdoors 6 May 2019

Boy Walking public artwork coming to Potters Park

Potters Park will be home to a new work of public art from June, created by New Zealand-born artist Ronnie van Hout.

Community 3 May 2019

Waiuku residents push new pool plan

The Women of Waiuku group has urged Franklin Local Board to push for funding of a new swimming pool in the town.

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