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Community 1 Nov 2017

What I love about ... Waiuku

OurAuckland is sitting down with Aucklanders to find out what they love about where they live. In this interview, Tony Ogilvie tells us what makes Waiuku so special.

Community 31 Oct 2017

Rural halls a hit in Franklin

It’s been two years since the rural communities of Beachlands, Maraetai and Orere took charge of running their local hall, a move proving a hit with users.

Libraries 19 Oct 2017

Top five borrows from Auckland libraries in 2016

Find out Aucklanders' most checked-out titles of the year.

Environment 18 Oct 2017

Healthy Hunua

Three years on from the first range-wide pest management operation in the Hunua Ranges, the council will apply 1080 to the parkland and some neighbouring DOC and private land.

Cultural 13 Oct 2017

Art brokers bringing Franklin creatives together

An arts brokering initiative has been opening up opportunities for Franklin artists.

Environment 26 Sep 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Andrew Sinclair

OurAuckland chats to Andrew Sinclair, a member of the Whakaupoko Landcare Group who carry out pest control in the Franklin region.

19 Sep 2017

Hunua kiwi population suffers setback

The newly reestablished kiwi population introduced into the Hunua Ranges earlier this year has suffered a setback, with three of the birds being lost as prey to a ferret.

Mayor 28 Aug 2017

Auckland Council votes to get on with Drury South development

A decision on 24 August by Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Council's Governing Body has ensured the development of 700 houses and a new business park in Drury South will continue.

Events

16 Dec 2025 - 17 Jan 2026

Kemu Maori

Learn traditional Māori games and connect with cultural stories and activities.

18 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Christmas Decoration Painting

Come and make a Christmas decoration out of recycled materials with Waiuku Zero Waste.

18 Dec 2025 - 19 Jan 2026

Wild Families Nature Play

Family-friendly outdoor adventures that connect children with nature.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

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

19 Dec 2025 - 28 Jan 2026

Nurture in Nature

Relax, explore, and connect with nature in a calm, guided session.

20 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026

Gravity Play

Leap, climb, and explore movement in this fun, physics-inspired play session.

20 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Loose Parts Play

Build, create, and explore using open-ended play materials

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding

Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.