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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

26 Mar 2026 - 07 Dec 2028

Relaxation Dancing Class

Join our dance class, do exercise and keep fit to joyful music!

12 Mar 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Caffeine & Craft

Whether you’re an experienced maker or just starting out, Caffeine & Craft is a friendly space to...

10 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

April School Holiday - Avondale Library

Keep the kids inspired these school holidays with free creative workshops, crafts, and family-fri...

05 Mar 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Group

Pop along and knit for those in need. If you are not a knitter, bring along a pair of needles and...

05 Mar 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Papakura Library Ukulele Club

Our free ukulele club is on every Thursday from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at the Papakura Library Meeting R...

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement (0-2yrs).

02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2029

BrainCharge hour

Join our fun brain fitness programme is designed to develop brain resilience and mental fitness.

01 Feb 2026 - 20 Dec 2029

Make, give, live

Come along for a social enterprise connecting people who want to use their knitting and crochetin...