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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

13 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2025

Korean Bookchat

Come share your thoughts on books and life over a warm cup of tea.

12 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2025

ration the Queen's veges

This uplifting one-man play is inspired by true events, sharing the remarkable experience of the...

14 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: It's a surprise! Details coming soon…

We can't tell you just yet, but we know you'll be excited! Check back here on 1 March 2025

14 Mar 2025

Recording oral history

Explore ethics and future use agreements; and learn interviewing and technical recording skills.

15 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: The War with Grandpa

A boy goes to war with his grandpa (Robert De Niro) who's moving in and taking his bedroom in thi...

15 Mar 2025

Paint carving

This paint carving workshop is designed to be an introduction, try something new and creative, an...

15 Mar 2025

Soft stone sculpture

Join us for a creative journey into the world of Soft Stone Sculpture guided by the seasoned arti...

15 Mar 2025

Visit, create, make

Join us for an Open Day of creative workshops, pop-up exhibitions, and performances at your local...