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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.

Whanau friendly 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.

Community 4 Sep 2024

Dalton delighted with new role

Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor Angela Dalton has been appointed to chair a new Community Committee.

Community 4 Sep 2024

Emergency response puts local first

Papakura Local Board has endorsed a draft disaster resilience plan.

Community 4 Sep 2024

New lease for much-loved health clinic

New leases have been issued to clinics that provide vital health care to isolated Franklin communities.

Events

17 Jul 2026

Matariki potluck and art

Free community event for all to come through and celebrate Matariki together through kai and art.

18 Jul 2026

Celestial Matariki Market

Come along with whānau, support local makers and be in to win treats throughout the day.

18 Jul 2026

Come Together - Radiohead

The intricate soundscapes and emotional weight of Radiohead's album 'OK Computer' will be brought...

18 Jul 2026

Kai, culture and connection

Come along, connect and celebrate the season through kai!

18 Jul 2026

Matariki ki Rawene

Celebrate Matariki at Rawene Community Centre!

18 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Whau Awa

Put on your gumboots and let's turn this area into a thriving stream habitat.

18 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting by the Bike Path

Join us this Matariki to plant native plants along the Whau Awa!

18 Jul 2026

Poi Making

Immerse yourself in the artistry and cultural significance of poi as you learn to create your own...