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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.

Community 6 Jun 2018

Hall is back in community hands

Point Wells Hall is back in community hands.

Transport 6 Jun 2018

Waiheke gets delegation over Matiatia

Waiheke Local Board has been granted decision-making authority over an area of land around Matiatia.

Events

23 Apr 2026

Midsummer Night’s Dream

An illumination of distant stars and far horizons, with undercurrents of darkness.

23 Apr 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Passione Quartet

Experience the beauty and power of live chamber music.

23 Apr 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.

05 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...

26 Feb 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

The Book League

At our meetings we spend some time discussing the book and then follow that up with book themed a...

26 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Bookchat at Little Leys

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read!

12 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Rhymetime - Glen Eden

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories, games and finger rhymes.

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...