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Community 17 Apr 2023

Broad road safety approach urged

Franklin Local Board has provided feedback to a proposed approach to Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Auckland, calling for different approaches in rural and urban environments and engineering solutions for difficult roads.

Environment 12 Apr 2023

Local groups pitch in to preserve Whau’s native habitat

Friends of Kurt Brehmer Walkway, a local conservation group, is an example of achieving positive outcomes through protecting and restoring native wildlife and plants.

Transport 11 Apr 2023

Howick Local Board feedback on Eastern Busway plans

Plans for stage two of the Eastern Busway project continue to be supported by Howick Local Board, who have also called for consideration and mitigations to minimise disruption to the community during construction, in formal feedback submission to the project.

Community 11 Apr 2023

Money found for Franklin facilities

More money has been allocated to toilet renewals across Franklin.

Community 11 Apr 2023

West Auckland festivals get funding

West Auckland performing arts venues have been awarded funding for their annual festivals through Auckland Council’s Regional Event Grants Programme.

Community 6 Apr 2023

Calling all Papakura good sorts

Nominations for Papakura Local Board's community volunteer awards are now open.

Climate action 4 Apr 2023

Local board takes action against climate change

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board adopts action plan, setting a pathway for its community to adapt to impacts of climate change.

Community 3 Apr 2023

Ride share a hit but more parking sought

Papakura Local Board continues to push for a better park and ride facility in the town.

Events

07 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023

Ali Baba and the Magic Cave

Ali Baba spies a group of thieves who, after saying magic words, cause a strange rumbling sound to come not from the sky but from beneath the earth.

08 Jul 2023

APO | The Trusts Community Foundation Opera in Concert | Die Tote Stadt

The New Zealand premiere of Die Tote Stadt will be, quite simply, one of this country’s artistic highlights of 2023.

08 Jul 2023

Family Kite Making - Manu Aute

The ReCreators are on a mission to teach people how to turn waste into value, saving money and the planet at the same time with creative design thinking.