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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.

Climate action 2 Dec 2024

Sacred sites will face climate impacts

Sites of culturual significance were included in a haerenga (journey) through the Papakura district.

Council news 2 Dec 2024

Prohibited fire season for islands of the Hauraki Gulf from today

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 2 December 2024.

Events

08 Dec 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Christmas Storytime

A  great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

12 Dec 2026

Ocean Swim Series: Bean Rock

This event offers swimmers a rare opportunity to race around Bean Rock Lighthouse, one of Aucklan...

18 Dec 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Christmas Cheer

Gather whānau and friends together for this special concert.