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Mayor 12 Jun 2018

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff in award-winning photo

Councillor Casey won first prize in the Tiritiri Matangi Island Photographic Competition with a picture of Mayor Phil Goff.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Jun 2018

New venture inspiring Papakura's creative talents

Giving creative talents a place to be inspired and create is the focus of The Corner – a new initiative in the heart of Papakura.

Community 8 Jun 2018

New public space at the Viaduct

A dining table almost twice the length of a cricket pitch will feature in a newly opened public space on Auckland’s waterfront.

Youth / Rangatahi 8 Jun 2018

Expo aims to equip Franklin’s school leavers

Career advisors give their top tips for school leavers.

Heritage 7 Jun 2018

Heritage grants welcomed

Two Category B historic heritage places have been awarded funding to help protect their futures.

Community 7 Jun 2018

Manurewa's volunteers honoured

Manurewa’s unsung heroes have been honoured for their commitment to their community with Manurewa Local Board volunteer awards.

7 Jun 2018

Marine reserve protected from urban sprawl

Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve will be protected from urbanisation following an Environment Court decision.

Transport 6 Jun 2018

Pukekohe Station opens after $16 million upgrade

Franklin's public transport has taken a major step forward with the opening of the upgraded Pukekohe Station.

Events

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Drop in print studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio

22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) an...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.