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Beaches 17 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Franklin

Home to many of Auckland’s spectacular regional parks and beaches, the Franklin Local Board area’s rural setting offers something for everyone.

Community 17 Nov 2015

Bringing communities together – The Jungle

‘The Jungle’, Ōtara’s newest basketball court has never seen an empty day since it was opened at the beginning of August. Why are locals in love with it?

Housing 12 Nov 2015

Albany development gets green light

Upper Harbour Local Board is welcoming news that a high-end mixed residential and retail development is to be built north of the old Albany village.

Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Beaches 29 Oct 2015

Government urged to protect our marine environment

On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Discover Greenhithe

Tucked away on the upper shores of the Waitematā Harbour is the small community of Greenhithe.

Walkways 28 Oct 2015

Project Twin Streams

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Events

04 Jul 2025

Te ora i roto i to tatou awa – Discovering freshwater macroinvertebrates

Join the Watercare education team to learn about the importance of keeping our freshwater streams...

04 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Kite Making

Matariki in flight: create your own kite!

04 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

mBot Drawing Workshop with Robogals

Control your mBot to create the most creative, draw dropping artwork!

02 May 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Shared Reading

Be part of a friendly and relaxed session.

07 Feb 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Read together over a cuppa

Join our friendly group reading stories aloud.

05 Jul 2025

Kete Waikawa Weaving for Matariki with Heather Steadman

Come celebrate Matariki with us and learn to harvest harakeke with appropriate tikanga.

05 Jul 2025

Matariki Market

Be treated to a live performance while you support local talent at this vibrant afternoon of whān...

05 Jul 2025

Matariki Stars: Origami Fun

Fill your kete with beautiful stars.