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Community 15 Mar 2024

What's for dinner? Franklin on a plate

Franklin's importance as the nation's foodbowl will be celebrated at a special event dinner on 8 April.

Zero Waste 11 Jan 2024

Funding available to cut food waste

The average New Zealand household throws away three shopping trolleys of food every year.

Zero Waste 20 Dec 2023

Top three tips to avoid food waste at Christmas

How well do you plan your meals over the holiday season? How much food is left over?

14-24 year olds 7 Nov 2023

Franklin locals learn to dance for Diwali

Franklin locals were invited to learn Indian dance ahead of Diwali.

Sustainability 20 Sep 2023

Food rescue charity’s funding recipe gets grants boost

A food rescue charity is now able to provide a safer volunteering environment thanks to funding from all three West Auckland Local Boards.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Sipping sustainability: Aotea / Great Barrier pioneers single-use cup revolution

Aotea/ Great Barrier is aiming to be the first place in New Zealand to eliminate single-use takeaway cups.

Community 28 Aug 2023

Franklin works on recipe for food tourism

A steering group will choose ideas that will be developed to promote Franklin as the nation's food bowl.

Community 15 Aug 2023

That looks good enough to eat!

Manurewa-based Beautification Trust is launching a cut price fruit and vegetable service for those who put taste before good looks.

Events19 Results

15 Dec 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Summer holiday program at Clendon Library

A vibrant summer of reading, creativity and discovery at Waimāhia Library

05 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025

Christmas Lights 2025

This December, MOTAT shines bright once again as our museum grounds, heritage buildings and trams...

20 Dec 2025

AktiveZone Christmas Showcase

Celebrate Pacific arts, dance, music, and crafts at AktiveZone showcase.

13 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads at Manukau Library

Join us for exciting summer workshops for kids with crafts, science, and creativity.

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

11 Jan 2026

Elvis in the Park

Bring your chair, suntan lotion, water, hat and whatever else you need to be comfortable.

30 Jan 2026 - 01 Feb 2026

Auckland Latin Fiesta

Get ready for three vibrant days celebrating Latin American culture through music, dance, art, an...

31 Jan 2026

Gribblehirst Summer Festival

Celebrate community spirit with live music, food stalls, a free activity zone, marketplace, bounc...