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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

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Kia Puea Te Reo playgroup

Te Reo Māori immersed play for the whānau. Please bring a piece of fruit to share, nau mai haere...

24 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill

Music, songs, movement and finger rhymes.

24 Apr 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

The crochet corner

Enjoy an hour of crochet with good company and a cup of tea. 

24 Apr 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Baby playgroup

A free safe space to play and connect.

10 Apr 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

English conversation group

Come along, practice speaking English and make new friends! Everyone is welcome - no registration...

13 Mar 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Harakeke weaving

Come on over and get creative with us at our friendly and fun Harakeke Weaving roopu (group)! Joi...

13 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027

Storytime

It’s a wonderful way to share a love of books and connect with others in the community.

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Scottish Ceilidh

Join us for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music.