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Plans / Projects 10 Oct 2023

Franklin plans to keep fun alive

Franklin Local Board is trying to ensure residents' future leisure needs can be met.

Plans / Projects 10 Oct 2023

Board works to secure transport plan funds

Savings call could impact funding for transport projects in Manurewa

Community 6 Oct 2023

Franklin rural hall funding announced

Funding for Franklin's rural halls has been decided.

Community 5 Oct 2023

Weaving magic on Avondale streets

Hail, rain, and wind didn’t dampen the spirits of the Whau community who came out to support the ‘We Are Woven’ event.

Environment news 4 Oct 2023

Green-fingered volunteers make a difference

Funding from local boards has seen Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to go from strength to strength.

Development 2 Oct 2023

Walk this way to Patuone Walkway

North Shore walkers and cyclists can now experience one of the area’s most unique natural environments as they travel the newly upgraded $2.6 million Patuone Reserve Walkway

Hauraki Gulf 2 Oct 2023

Kawakawa Bay boat ramp to close temporarily for pontoon upgrade

This project is estimated to take approximately three months.

Plans / Projects 2 Oct 2023

Targeted rate delivers footpaths for Rodney

Expanding Rodney’s footpath network is picking up pace with a $23 million investment set to deliver 31 footpaths across Rodney.

Events

23 May 2026

Acoustique Guitar Trio performance

Come along for a Saturday afternoon of contemporary classical tunes, ranging from upbeat to gentl...

23 May 2026

Auckland Voices: Tracing the history of the New Zealand accent

A talk investigating where the New Zealand accent came from and why it sounds the way it does today.

23 May 2026

Gelli print workshop

You'll learn the basics of the magical medium of the gel plate, exploring layering, collage and t...

23 May 2026

Mystery in the library series

Join a quintet of Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon.

23 May 2026

NZ Music Month: Bad for Education | William Walker at Avondale Library

Join us at for a solo-set from Bad for Education founder, lead singer, and guitarist, William Wal...

23 May 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

23 May 2026

Tāmaki Zero Waste Repair Café

Our skilled fixers will help troubleshoot and have a go at repairing just about anything.

23 May 2026

Yoga on the lawn

Slow down and connect with nature to celebrate Botanic Gardens week.