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Waste 26 Jul 2021

Southern areas in bid to lift recycling

Selected areas in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Manurewa local board will take part in a trial to reduce contamination in recycling bins.

Community 21 Jul 2021

A community-oriented budget

Alf Filipaina is proud of everything Auckland Council has delivered with its 10-year Budget, especially the work done to strengthen the wellbeing of Tāmaki Makaurau’s communities.

Community 20 Jul 2021

Auckland Diwali Festival performer and stallholder applications open

Auckland Diwali Festival returns to Aotea Square and Queen Street for its 20th anniversary on 30-31 October this year. Registrations are now open for stallholders and performers for the upcoming festival, with festival organisers looking for Auck...

Environment 19 Jul 2021

Local board celebrates Waiuku Zero Waste achievements

Since its inception in 2014 Zero Waste Waiuku has grown to serve more than 20,000 residents.

Community 14 Jul 2021

Grants help groups across Franklin

Franklin Local Board grants will help groups from across the area better serve their communities.

Community 14 Jul 2021

Papakura kids get road safety action

Pupils from Papakura Normal School who made up one of the youngest ever deputations to their local board are getting action on their safety concerns.

Kids / Family 13 Jul 2021

Grants help Papakura groups

Local Board grants help Papakura groups better serve the community.

Community 13 Jul 2021

Waiuku Museum supported by local board grants

Buildings that make up part of Waiuku Museum are in line for some care and attention thanks to Franklin Local Board.

Events236 Results

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.

31 Jan 2026

Ninja Run

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library Bookchat

Bring along your latest read to share with a friendly community of fellow book lovers.

06 Nov 2025 - 02 Apr 2026

Parnell Library Book Group

A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.