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Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 12 Sep 2024

A fresh new chapter for $1.9m Ōtāhuhu’s Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square

In the heart of Ōtāhuhu, Te Taahuhu / Criterion Square has been reborn. Thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board committing $1.9 million to the project, with the support of Ōtāhuhu Business Association and Mana Whenua.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Records broken at West Auckland citizenship ceremony

Records have been broken with the first citizenship ceremony held at Trusts Arena attended by around 900 people.  

Community 11 Sep 2024

Popular sports clubs get new leases

Two significant Franklin sports facilities have been granted new leases.

14-24 year olds 11 Sep 2024

Matt's Manurewa movie magic

Manurewa Local Board chair Matt Winiata has turned to video to reach out to young people.

Community 11 Sep 2024

United for a Safer Hunters Corner

After a surge in violent incidents, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Indian Retailers' Association appeal to Mayor and Governing Body for enhanced security at Hunters Corner.

Community 10 Sep 2024

Community on the beat

From mums to business owners – community patrols consist of committed local residents from all different walks of life.

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.

Events

09 Nov 2024

Women’s Wellbeing Chinese Talk Series: Session 2: Marriage challenge

Explore strategies for overcoming life’s challenges, fostering self-awareness and self-acceptance...

09 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Adventurous Nature Play

Come along with whanau & find ways to play using the bush, trees, and grassy spaces at our local...

09 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Auckland Rose Society Annual Rose Show and Exhibition

We expect to have on show about 200 rose exhibits and floral displays covering a huge range or ro...

09 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Bricks and Blocks 2024

ego fans of all ages can explore incredible creations and innovative sets in the Aviation Hall, t...

09 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

RENT the Musical

Rent tells a story as relevant today as when it took Broadway by storm more than 25 years ago.

09 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Sailing on Breeze

Set sail on your next adventure aboard Breeze, a traditional wooden brigantine similar to vessels...

09 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Worst Wedding Ever

From the creator of Broadchurch comes a comedy where you can only laugh in the face of impending...

14 Sep 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Grey Lynn Repair Café

It's time to get that item fixed rather than throwing it away.