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Community 19 Jun 2019

Beachland Community Hall kitchen benefits locals

A new kitchen at the Beachlands Community Hall, provided by an anonymous donor, is being put to good use.

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2019

Pop-up junk playground a huge success in Albert-Eden

More than 270 children attended a free pop-up playground event coordinated by the Creative Kids Collective.

Cultural 18 Jun 2019

Franklin Local Board adopts Māori Responsiveness Action Plan

The plan reinforces the board’s commitment to developing high-level relationships between the board and mana whenua.

Transport 17 Jun 2019

Improving pedestrian safety in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa Local Board is making streets in its area safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Community 17 Jun 2019

Pacific wardens on the way for Whau

Whau Local Board and Avondale Police are welcoming the launch of a new initiative that will provide a safe and reassuring presence in the Whau area.

Youth / Rangatahi 14 Jun 2019

Puketāpapa Youth Board strengthens relationship between rangatahi and police

Puketāpapa Youth Board has made it a priority to help build the relationship between youth and police in the local area.

Community 13 Jun 2019

Papakura Local Board makes CCTV grant

Police have supported a call that has seen the Papakura Local Board make a grant to fund increased CCTV monitoring.

Community 12 Jun 2019

Franklin Local Board seeks crime fighters

Franklin Local Board says joining Neighbourhood Support is a great way to create safer communities.

Events

07 Mar 2026

Papakura ParkFEST

Gather your friends, bring the family and celebrate summer at ParkFEST 2026.

07 Mar 2026

Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy'

Our final Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy' workshop which seeks to create a collective art proje...

07 Mar 2026

Whau-lympics

Come along, cheer on the teams, and jump in for a have a go at many of the activities.

07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Family history research workshops 2026

Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Mar 2026

Casual Drop-in Art Group

The Casual Drop-In Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friend...

08 Mar 2026

Trolley Derby

There are also many activities for children including a (weather-dependent) bouncy castle, junk p...

08 Mar 2026

Whānau Day

Join us for a sun-filled day of whānau fun and festival magic!

08 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Natural Dye Workshops

Join Holli and learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour t...