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Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Community 18 Dec 2023

Lights make Māngere Town Centre safer

New lighting has been added at Māngere Town Centre to improve safety.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Dec 2023

Franklin submits roading feedback

Planning for the future transport needs of Pukekohe is underway.

Community 18 Dec 2023

Manurewa provides transport feedback

Planning for the future transport needs of Manurewa is underway.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Dec 2023

Board raises wastewater plant concerns

Franklin Local Board has sent feedback on a proposed wastewater treatment plant.

Community 18 Dec 2023

Inspectors checking for recycling nasties

Bin inspectors will be checking recycling bins in a bid to reduce contamination.

Plans / Projects 18 Dec 2023

Local board adopts the Puhinui / Warkworth Town Centre Plan

Plans for a vibrant riverfront, better connections to the town centre and river, and a green network are set to delight the community.

Plans / Projects 18 Dec 2023

Funding support for Whau community groups

18 community groups were awarded $33,000 in the latest round of Whau Local and Multiboard Grants.

Events

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Hobsonville Hub

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau friendly exercise class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) and kōr...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Avondale

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

27 May 2026

Author talk: Charlotte Macdonald

In this extensively illustrated lecture, we will travel across what the author has termed the 'ga...