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Community 6 Dec 2024

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki has new emergency plan ready to go

A new plan is set to empower the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 6 Dec 2024

Albert-Eden has a new emergency plan ready to go

Parts of Albert-Eden were severely damaged during the 2023 floods, and a new plan is set to empower the community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 6 Dec 2024

Puketāpapa has a new emergency plan ready to go

A new plan is set to empower the Puketāpapa community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 6 Dec 2024

Nine-year-old appeals for lower speeds

Nine-year-old boy Caio Maffey has petitioned Franklin Local Board for slower speeds around his school.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 5 Dec 2024

New tool to help Henderson-Massey prepare for emergencies agreed

A new plan is set to empower the Henderson-Massey community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Conservation 4 Dec 2024

Pest control moves to the next level in Upper Harbour

The Wai Roa ō Kahu / Upper Harbour Pest Management Strategy makes it easier to carry out pest control projects in Upper Harbour.

Community 3 Dec 2024

Group tries to make disaster planning fun

The Community Resilience Network in Papakura is planning to spread its web wider in the new year.

Events

09 Jul 2026

Poi making - Parnell

Join us to celebrate Matariki these school holidays by making poi!

09 Jul 2026

Rainbow Messfest!

A colourful, creative sensory play session for Rainbow whānau, allies, and all our littlest explo...

09 Jul 2026

Stars and Knots: A Matariki craft workshop

Gather, create and connect through the art of macramé.

09 Jul 2026

Tātai Hono: Matariki | Whakapapa Research Open Day

Explore your whakapapa through taonga, kōrero tuku iho, and mātauranga Māori as we honour the ris...

09 Jul 2026

Under Pōhutukawa: A Shared Poetry Evening

Matariki is a time to remember, as well as look forwards, represented by the star Pōhutukawa.

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...

09 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Starry Nightlights

Colour in your design and pop it into your jar, add the tea light and watch the shadow patterns a...

09 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Māori cooking workshop

Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop.