Kids / Family

Franklin locals learn to dance for Diwali

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

Board finds funds for Santa and Diwali

Students call for traffic solutions

Ormiston Senior College students have outlined a raft of proposals they say would improve traffic flows and safety outside their school.

New leases for valued community groups

Valued community groups will be able to call Māngere-Ōtāhuhu home for a few years yet.

It's Sevens Heaven for Ōtāhuhu

The world's best young Sevens players are headed for Ōtāhuhu.

Moth plant busters sail to Motuihe

Young environmentalists were rewarded for their moth plant beating efforts with a trip to the Motuihe nature reserve.

Franklin looks for way to ensure youth heard

Franklin Local Board has committed funding to ensuring rangatahi have input into decision-making.

65 years of Carols at the Kings

This year’s milestone event is expected to bring back nostalgic traditions with candlelight, jazz and of course harmonious vocals of the local choir, among plenty of other fun activities.