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14-24 year olds 21 Sep 2023

The power of great young people celebrated

The power of youth has been recognised at the Takutai Trust Youth Project Team volunteer awards, which salute the commitment young people show to their community.

Community 15 Sep 2023

Bumps, bruises and beyond all in day's work

The Kawakawa Bay / Orere Health Clinic has celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Business / Economy 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Sep 2023

New culvert will super-size flood protection

The Paerata culvert is in line for a massive upgrade.

Community 8 Sep 2023

Grant serves up $990,000 for Counties Tennis

A $990,000 grant has been awarded to Counties Tennis Association to cover courts in Pukekohe.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 Sep 2023

Boards back locally-led emergency response

Local input is seen as essential in any emergency planning.

Business / Economy 5 Sep 2023

Equity funding challenges acknowledged

Franklin Local Board wants boards to keep an open mind on the issue of more equitable funding.

Events

23 Sep 2023

Graham (aka Inkiana Judd!) bringing his victorian printing press to South Auckland

Graham is planning to bring his 1833 Albion press to Franklin arts Centre to print keepsake print...

23 Sep 2023

Parenting Workshop: Love in Action

Come to a free interactive workshop for parents.

02 Sep 2023 - 04 Nov 2023

Bollywood Bhangra Dance Classes

Free Bollywood Dance Classes for Ages 6+

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

School holiday programmes for kids aged 5-13 years

Enrol them in Auckland Council’s school holiday programme. Our programmes are inexpensive, safe,...

28 Sep 2023

Chat with Giuseppe Gallina

Giuseppe Gallina, Italian History enthusiast, will share about the Italian Campaign of the 2nd NZ...

28 Sep 2023

Treasure Hunters - Clevedon School Holiday Event

Come visit the Franklin Community Hub team and Waiuku Zero Waste at Clevedon Community Hall for s...

30 Sep 2023

AKL Heritage Festival 2023: Home Fires Burning: New Zealand's Vietnam War

Join us on the 30th of September from 1-3pm for a presentation from three Vietnam veterans.

04 Oct 2023

Egyptian Mummy Papier Mache

Come and join us for a 2 day workshop making an Egyptian mummy out of papier mache, recyclable pl...