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Community 7 Aug 2024

Plan change raises flooding concerns

Franklin Local Board will take its concerns over a development on the edge of Pukekohe to a planning hearing.

Community 6 Aug 2024

New playground hits the right note

Kai-paawhara at Kirikiri Reserve provides a new neighbourhood space.

Community 6 Aug 2024

Tennis club hits a winner

Franklin Local Board has handed over assets to the Patumahoe Tennis Club.

Transport 6 Aug 2024

West boards unite in opposition to speed limit changes

Proposed changes to speed limit rules should consider the impacts to all road users, including social and environmental impacts.  

Community 6 Aug 2024

Show time for Panmure Basin bridge

The curtain is about to be raised on works to prepare for installation of the new Panmure Basin bridge for pedestrians, scooters and bikes.

City Centre Waterfront 5 Aug 2024

Pictures tell the story of our city centre’s transformation

“A city is an ever-changing process, more like a garden.”

Cleaning up our environment 2 Aug 2024

Neighbours combine to battle flooding

Floodwaters have no respect for council boundaries.

Community 31 Jul 2024

This shore hits the spot

With a big boost from the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board, the beloved Seaside Park in Ōtāhuhu has been given a fin-tastic makeover, and the community are shell-abrating with joy!

Events

24 Oct 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Abstract Adventures With James Lawrence

This regular eight-week term class with artist James Lawrence, explores abstract painting concept...

29 Aug 2024 - 24 Oct 2024

Pyjama Storytime

Join librarians Jenny and Jess for cozy pyjama storytime, all whanau and teddies welcome.

25 Jul 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

Book Chat at Helensville Library

Chat about books you've read and loved (or hated!) recently.

22 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Leys Institute Library Bookchat

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Club

We have a creative relationship with the books we read, meaning no two people read a book in the...

25 Oct 2024

Free Japanese Film Screening - Suzume

Enjoy the film and gain a deeper insight into various aspects of Japanese culture.

25 Oct 2024

Gibbs Farm fundraiser for Tamahunga Trappers

Tamahunga Trappers Inc. Society is excited to offer a visit to Gibbs Farm as a fundraiser for our...

25 Oct 2024

SCULPTURAL HAND - BUILDING DEMONSTRATION

Join Rubee for a demonstration of their hand-building technique in creating enclosed, hole-filled...