Kids / Family

First South Auckland destination playground takes fun to spectacular new heights

Recently transformed into a new epic adventure hub, the Manukau community and residents from across Tāmaki Makaurau can now enjoy Hayman Park playground - South Auckland's first destination playground, featuring the tallest playtower in Aotearoa.

Young leaders show the way in fight to enhance the health of Manukau Harbour

Young people are taking a hands-on role in preserving the Manukau Harbour.

Clubs already winners as World Cup kicks off

With just hours before the Football Ferns kicked off against Norway to launch the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Auckland councillor Daniel Newman says many clubs across the city, including at Papakura, are already winners.

Franklin environmental funds put to good use

Plan to shape Pukekohe endorsed

The Unlock Pukekohe masterplan to guide development in the town has been endorsed by Franklin Local Board.

Te Puhinui land deal welcomed

Land at the Manukau Super Clinic site has been bought and will become part of an environmental restoration project.

Franklin radio buffs help crack Morse code

Morse code...no bother with the help of Franklin Amateur Radio Club members.

More people out and about in Papakura

More people are making use of Papakura Local Board facilities.