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Transport 9 Sep 2019

Franklin Local Board transport budget put to full use

Franklin Local Board has made the most of its Transport Capital Fund with works planned and completed throughout the area.

Plans / Projects 9 Sep 2019

Ōtāhuhu town centre set for $16m transformation

Work on the major transformation of Ōtāhuhu town centre will start on 16 September.

Waste 9 Sep 2019

70 tonnes of food scraps already collected in Papakura

Papakura's food waste collection service is diverting substantial amounts of waste from landfill.

Plans / Projects 9 Sep 2019

Panuku partnership brings benefits to Pukekohe

Franklin Local Board is working alongside Panuku to reinvigorate Pukekohe and plan for the future.

Transport 6 Sep 2019

Three new zebra crossings for Konini school

School children on the way to Konini school in Titirangi will soon benefit from three new raised zebra crossings, making their journey to and from school safer.

Environment 6 Sep 2019

A piece of ecological paradise restored

Local volunteers have been hard at work restoring a nature lovers heaven around Le Roy’s Bush in Northcote.

City Centre Waterfront 6 Sep 2019

Emirates Team New Zealand launch their first AC75

Emirates Team New Zealand christened their first AC75 at their team base in the heart of the America’s Cup village in Auckland today.

Beaches 6 Sep 2019

Fighting back against the microplastics poisoning our environment

Nurdles, tiny plastic pellets almost invisible to the naked eye, are having a damaging effect on Auckland's wildlife.

Events

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Storytime at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagina...

02 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Blind Date - A Support Group for Blind and Low Vision Kiwis

Come along to Blind Date, a friendly monthly support group for people who are blind or have low v...

07 Apr 2026

April School Holiday Art Programme

Get ready to swap screen time for studio time! Mairangi Arts Centre's school holiday art programm...

07 Apr 2026

Mend || Make at Te Ataū Peninsula Community Hub

Bring along your worn or damaged items and learn how to repair them yourself! 

07 Apr 2026

Robotics & coding workshops

Join us for a fun, hands-on hour of coding and robotics designed for the whole family!

07 Apr 2026 - 08 Apr 2026

School holiday Easter fun

A great way to celebrate the season and enjoy some creative time together.

07 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Cycle of Life

Join us for this series of exciting events.

07 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026

East Coast Bays Library - April School Holidays

Come down to East Coast Bays Library these April School Holidays for some "eggciting" activities!