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Community 12 Dec 2018

Franklin community groups receive grant funding

More than $20,000 in grants has been awarded to groups working within the Franklin community.

Arts 12 Dec 2018

Waiuku art installation removed due to vandalism

A public sculpture by Waiuku artist Jae Kang has been damaged so badly that it has had to be removed.

Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Plans / Projects 4 Dec 2018

Panuku to help shape Pukekohe's future

A regeneration programme will create opportunities in the area and help transport connections and housing.

Environment 2 Nov 2018

Franklin pest management projects help local birds

Tūī populations are on the rise around Patumahoe thanks to volunteer conservation groups.

Environment 2 Nov 2018

Community rallies to ensure beach declared swim safe

Clarks Beach is one for four beaches in the Manukau Harbour to be deemed swimmable this summer.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Nov 2018

Students plan for Papakura's future

The future of Papakura is in good hands if Opaheke School’s students are anything to go by.

Educational 29 Oct 2018

Students deliver community solutions

Unitec landscape architecture students applied their minds to issues in the Beachlands-Maraetai area.

Events

30 May 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

The Golden Triangle: 3 Artists

An exhibition featuring work from Abigail Aroha Jensen, Nadia Marychurch and Robyn Stewart.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - South

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

20 Jun 2026

Crime author talk: Gerard Bourdillon and Angus McLean

Join us for an engaging afternoon of crime literature.

20 Jun 2026 - 08 Jul 2026

Exhibition: Whenua Mai, Whenua Atu

Whenua Mai, Whenua Atu, explores the sacred, cyclical relationship between tangata whenua and the...