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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.

Environment 24 Aug 2017

Get ready to roll!

If you live in Howick or south Auckland, it's time to ditch the bags – your new rubbish bin collection starts on Monday 4 September.

Plans / Projects 3 Aug 2017

Pushing on with urban development, mass transit

Proposals to develop structure plans for thousands of homes and jobs in Auckland’s northern and southern areas and planning for mass transit has the go-ahead from Auckland Council.

Transport 26 Jul 2017

Council to decide on new electric trains

Auckland Council will make a decision next week on authorising a $207 million purchase of 17 new electric and battery powered trains.

Events

28 Feb 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

Boundaries of Adaptation

A sculptural exploration of the moment where adaptation turns into boundary.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme

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

14 Mar 2026

Rock, Paper, Stamp

Drop in for a hands-on stamp printmaking session with artist Rose Meyer, exploring the volcanic l...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

21 Mar 2026

Kultura sa Aotearoa

Discover the beauty of Filipino traditional attire, with stunning examples of barong tagalog and...

22 Mar 2026

World of Cultures in Waiuku

Celebrate the many cultures of Franklin with a lively festival in the heart of Waiuku.

28 Mar 2026

Author Talk - Laura Vincent

We invite you to a morning chatting with Laura Vincent about “Hoods Landing”, her debut work of f...

28 Mar 2026

Celebrate Czech and Slovak culture through all the senses

Celebrate Czech and Slovak culture through hands-on demonstrations of traditional folklore Easter...