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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.

Events222 Results

03 Aug 2024

Sponge Cities: resilient landscapes and water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

03 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Weekend Clay Workshop

This weekend workshop is a jam packed course exploring both the basics of hand building and wheel...

03 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month!

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month at Whangaparāoa Library with a series of...

03 Aug 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

Adult Learning | Figure Painting in Oil

Join us in the studio to flex your creative skills and learn some art history along the way.

31 May 2024 - 02 Nov 2024

Trans-global music Workshop Series

Explore diverse music from around the world, share your own contributions, and collaborate with o...

04 May 2024 - 03 Aug 2024

Ark in the Park - online induction

Learn how you can help with predator control and habitat restoration.

06 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Saturday Book Chat

Join us once a month for a friendly chat about your latest reads.

04 Aug 2024

EcoPlay Challenge: All Food All In

Join Janani, founder of EcoPlay Challenge in a free fun workshop and learn simple steps to reduce...