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Community 15 Feb 2022

Apply for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grants

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have until 25 March to apply for funding.

Community 16 Dec 2021

Community celebrated at Waitematā Local Board’s Good Citizens’ Awards

Community was celebrated last week during the 2021 Waitematā Good Citizens' Awards online ceremony.

Community 14 Dec 2021

Wanted: Waterways to fence off

With more than 65 kilometres of rural waterway fencing behind it, Auckland Council’s Waterway Protection Fund is seeking new projects in Franklin and Papakura, with applications open from 8 February to 18 March.

Community 14 Dec 2021

Franklin tourism gets a boost

Three groups will benefit from Franklin Local Board Tourism Development Fund support.

Community 13 Dec 2021

Trust formed to support Beachlands

The Takutai Charitable trust has been granted Franklin Local Board strategic partnership funding and a lease over Beachlands Log Cabin.

Council news 10 Dec 2021

Councillor Fa'anānā Efeso Collins: Homelessness is not anti-social behaviour

Cr Collins gives his opinion on homelessness in Auckland.

Community 9 Dec 2021

Auckland Council supports bold Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan

The latest government plan to reach New Zealand’s Smokefree 2025 goal has received strong support from Auckland Council.  

Arts 9 Dec 2021

Support for Papakura groups

More than $28,000 in grants have been made to community, sports and arts groups in the Papakura Local Board area.

Events236 Results

07 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Te Manawa Wriggle & Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged 2 y...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

29 Jul 2025 - 23 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme

Enjoy active body movement to simple nursery rhymes and songs.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

18 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Social Knitting Club

Come and join like-minded people and have a great yarn.

04 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Adult Storytime

Join us for songs, stories and fun every Tuesday morning* here at Mt Albert Library!

17 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree - Tamariki event

Create a colourful, eco-friendly wooden Christmas tree from reclaimed offcuts in this fun festive...

17 Dec 2025 - 21 Jan 2026

Street Games Design in the Silos

Join us for a FREE game design and playtesting workshop inside Silo 6 down in the Wynyard Quarter.