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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.

Akl Paths 6 Sep 2024

Board backs Pahurehure islands recognition

Papakura Local Board has supported a plan change to recognise the relationship mana whenua have with sites.

Transport 6 Sep 2024

Targeted rate funds Rodney transport projects

Rodney’s footpath network, public transport and unsealed roads are making steady progress with almost $32 million invested from the Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate.

Development 6 Sep 2024

Greening of Te Hā Noa begins as 11 native trees and 900 plants arrive in Victoria Street

Project steps closer to first-stage completion in late October.

Events

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...

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...

26 Oct 2024

Lights Out at Lake House Arts - Halloween Event

Lights Out at Lake House Arts is back – bigger, spookier, and packed with thrills!

26 Oct 2024

Low-Waste Spring Platter Workshop - Botany Library

Get creative with low-waste spring platter ideas, and more, at this free local workshop.

26 Oct 2024

Otahuhu Food Festival

The Otahuhu Food Festival is an all day family event with over 120 food stalls and truck.

26 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

FULL CIRCLE — SEED GALLERY

24 artists, 240 artworks, $120 each. After a brief hiatus, Seed gallery is delighted to return to...

26 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2024

ARTS in the VILLE

Come and take advantage of this great opportunity to view, discuss and purchase art pieces from a...