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16 Jul 2024

Takapuna Rockpool Exploration

Come join us for a free guided rock pooling experience with Experiencing Marine Reserves.

16 Jul 2024 - 17 Jul 2024

Garden Gnome Party

Welcome to the world of garden gnomes, where each one is unique and full of personality!

12 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

School Holiday Art Programme

The UXBRIDGE School Holiday Art workshops are available for bookings now. Options for July are fe...

09 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

July School Holidays Art Workshops for kids

Each Workshop is a perfect blend of creativity, fun, and skill-building, ensuring a magical holid...

09 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

July School Holidays at Howick Library - Matariki

Join us for a bunch of fun activities this school holidays!

09 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

July School Holidays at Titirangi Library - Matariki

Join us for games, activities and more.

08 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

Holiday Jam Program 6 - 16yrs

Parents and guardians, get ready for a laid-back yet enriching holiday programme for your kids an...

08 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays at Manukau Library

Join us these school holidays for a series of community events.

News476 Results

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.