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Community 15 Jul 2024

New names link past and present

More than 20 Franklin parks have received names from mana whenua iwi Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Aakitai Waiohua and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.

14-24 year olds 19 Jun 2024

Franklin students wage war on carbon

Students are decarbonising their schools under an Auckland Council Sustainable Schools’ climate action programme.

Community 11 Jun 2024

Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised

The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.

Community 10 Jun 2024

Student-led climate action initiative helps efforts to decarbonise Auckland schools

Wheels Wednesday is a winner at Meadowbank School!

Community 30 Apr 2024

Nathan family returns for Homestead's swansong before it closes for renewal work

A crowd that included founding family members has gathered at Nathan Homestead, ahead of renewal and seismic-strengthening work, to celebrate its place at the heart of Manurewa. 

Community 10 Apr 2024

Taste of Franklin food gala sells out

More than 100 guests joined the Kitchen Project’s Kai Franklin Chef's Table dinner.

Conservation 2 Apr 2024

Kōkako spread their wings

Kōkako appear to be moving out of a protected area to establish new nesting sites.

Community 8 Mar 2024

There will be no MOTH-ING around in this competition

Enthusiastic students in the Howick Local Board area can compete in the boards annual Moth Plant Pod Competition and help to protect and restore the natural environment.

Events221 Results

09 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Rānui Library

Join us for songs, musical instruments, finger rhymes, and bubbles to promote having fun while le...

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

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

27 Jul 2024

Origami For Tanabata (Star Festival)

Create an intricate design using your favourite patterned papers from a selection of origami paper.

27 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Auckland Zinefest Market Weekend

Celebrate small-press and DIY publications at the the biggest zinefest of Aotearoa.

27 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Climate Action Conference 2024

Bring your friends, whānau, neighbours, colleagues and anyone else who'd like to attend for a jam...

27 Jul 2024 - 07 Sep 2024

Quiet Hour at Stardome: Low-sensory planetarium sessions

A guided planetarium session exploring the night sky, led by a presenter.

27 Jul 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Illustrate with Acrylics

Join us to learn the art of illustration and ignite your child's imagination.

13 Jul 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Dungeons & Dragons | Leys Institute Little Library

Come to Little Leys’ Dungeon & Dragons club to start your table-top fantasy roleplay adventure.