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Community 6 Sep 2024

Partnerships will help community groups

More than 20 community organisations will work alongside the Franklin Local Board on projects across the district.

Akl Paths 6 Sep 2024

Board backs Pahurehure islands recognition

Papakura Local Board has supported a plan change to recognise the relationship mana whenua have with sites.

Transport 6 Sep 2024

Targeted rate funds Rodney transport projects

Rodney’s footpath network, public transport and unsealed roads are making steady progress with almost $32 million invested from the Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate.

Development 6 Sep 2024

Greening of Te Hā Noa begins as 11 native trees and 900 plants arrive in Victoria Street

Project steps closer to first-stage completion in late October.

Kids / Family 6 Sep 2024

Building blocks for success: early childhood services extend stay in Henderson-Massey

West Auckland’s tiniest residents are set for more playtime!

Community 5 Sep 2024

Anyone want to come to dinner?

Kai Franklin is bringing pop-up dining back to Pukekohe.

Community 5 Sep 2024

Building better in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local construction waste champions are leading the charge in eco-friendly site practices.

Dogs 5 Sep 2024

Dog rule change protects shorebirds at Snells Beach

With Snells Beach a hotspot for threatened and at-risk shorebirds, a temporary dog rule change will protect them.

Events

11 Feb 2026 - 01 Apr 2026

Intuitive collage on wood

Create a collage portrait on a wooden board; this can be a self-portrait, a portrait of someone y...

11 Feb 2026 - 08 Apr 2026

Rhymetime

Bring your little one along for a 30-minute session of songs, movement, and finger rhymes, specia...

11 Feb 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Taki ruri | Rhymetime at Te Manawa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

11 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Kids Play at Te Manawa

A drop-in session for active babies and toddlers!

11 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Glen Eden

Join us to help stimulate development of your baby’s body and brain.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with movement, songs, stories and bubbles!

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme | Kori me te ruri - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.