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14-24 year olds 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.

Parks / Outdoors 5 Jun 2018

Long Bay's ridge park has it all

Gulf views, a grass-mound ‘wave’ sculpture and a fenced toddlers’ playground will delight visitors to Long Bay’s newest park.

Events

17 Oct 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Acrylic Splash!

We will cover colour, brush technique, composition, looking at tonal values to create better pain...

17 Oct 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Evening Class: Painting for Beginners with Marcel Kalma

Unwind after work with this relaxed evening class, perfect for beginners or those wanting a creat...

05 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2025

Crochet Club

Join us for crochet, coffee, and community—all skill levels welcome!

25 Jul 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Adults

Bring along your small, and portable, craft project - and chat to other crafters.

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Children

Children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour with library staff, learning new skills...

17 May 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's Wriggle & Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

16 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us at Onehunga Library every Thursday for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions! These engaging pro...