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Community 21 Oct 2015

Rural communities take leadership

Franklin Local Board is giving its rural communities the power to run their local halls.

Transport 21 Oct 2015

Safer walking in the city centre

Pedestrian safety and access in the city centre has taken another step forward with the removal of three 'free left turns’ at intersections as part of the upgrade of Beach Road.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Safety boost in Māngere

Safety ambassadors and CCTV cameras are among a range of safety initiatives supported by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board to improve safety at Māngere Town Centre and Māngere East Village.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Spend a day in Warkworth

Just a 45-minute drive from central Auckland, the Warkworth region is the perfect destination for a day trip.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

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05 Jun 2025

Book Chat - Avondale Library

Monthly event, first Thursday of every month. Casual and relaxed book chat.

05 Jun 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

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05 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Library Living Room - Knitting

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13 Feb 2025 - 05 Jun 2025

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

06 Jun 2025

Foil Arms & Hog - Skittish

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06 Jun 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The Velvet Rebels: Celebrating the Rat Pack Era

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06 Jun 2025 - 04 Jul 2025

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