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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

14 Sep 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Onehunga Repair Cafe

Bring your broken or damaged items and our local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.

13 Jul 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Dungeons & Dragons | Leys Institute Little Library

Come to Little Leys’ Dungeon & Dragons club to start your table-top fantasy roleplay adventure.

10 Nov 2024

Ambury Cup Dog Trial and Sheep Shearing

Come and experience an action-packed day at Ambury, some country fun in the big city.

10 Nov 2024

Parnell Festival of Roses 2024

Festival-goers will experience an array of performances, food trucks, craft stalls, a farmer’s ma...

10 Nov 2024

Sandringham Street Festival 2024

Sandringham’s Street Festival is back in early November this year and it's going to be a goodie!

10 Nov 2024

UNA STELLA MEDIOEVALE (A Medieval Star)

The Normans in Sicily, a brilliant story of tolerance, pacifism and economic and artistic thrive.  

10 Aug 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Reserve Care Morning

Come and join local volunteers and get involved in some amazing restoration of an important fresh...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cup of tea about a short story and a poem we...