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Community 11 May 2018

Advice cuts energy bills

Live Lightly advocates are visiting homes with advice on how to save money – and the planet.

Community 9 May 2018

Former Puketāpapa Youth Board member goes on to shine as local hero

The theme for Youth Week from 19 – 27 May is Ahakoa te aha, kei a koe te tikanga: Be who you want to be.

Transport 9 May 2018

Great North Road fully open in New Lynn

All six lanes of Great North Road near the intersection of Clark Street were opened last week.

Youth / Rangatahi 9 May 2018

Secondary school students make a splash

39 high school students ready to change the world – or at least the water.

Environment 9 May 2018

New pest control project underway in Greenhithe

A large grant has given a welcome boost to community pest control efforts in Greenhithe.

Beaches 8 May 2018

Tapapakanga Regional Park recognised again

Tapapakanga has picked up the prestigious Green Flag award for the third time.

Food / Drink 7 May 2018

Fabulous things about Franklin

Find out what Franklin Local Board members love about the region in this new monthly series.

Environment 7 May 2018

Native planting restoration at Maungarei / Mt Wellington

Up to 10,000 native trees to be planted at Maungarei / Mt Wellington.

Events

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

10 Apr 2026

Bracelet Making

A fun and creative bracelet-making session where you can design and craft your own colourful acce...

10 Apr 2026

DIY Worm Farm Workshop

Join Lisa for a fun, hands-on ‘Do It Yourself Mini Worm Farms for kids and whānau’.

10 Apr 2026

He mana tō te kai

This programme supports whānau and communities to restore traditional food practices and shift ev...

10 Apr 2026

Learn Tī Rākau

Discover how tī rākau can connect you to te taiao, the natural world.

10 Apr 2026

Mai i Kurawaka

Mai i Kurawaka envisions a future where ikura is honoured as a sacred gift, not hidden, silenced,...

10 Apr 2026

Meet local author Jo Dreaver

Local author Jo Dreaver will join us to read her new book "Jester the cat", set in Muriwai and in...

10 Apr 2026

Puhinui Giveback Day

The Beautification Trust and Wiri Business Association have joined forces to bring you this speci...