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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

18 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

FAM: Food. Art. Market

Expect a colourful mix of stalls, delicious bites and plenty of reasons to wander the road.

07 Mar 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Weed Bin Weekends

Get rid of weeds at your local community weed bin provided by EcoMatters.

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Takapuna

Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Hibiscus Coast Writers

Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.

13 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2026

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community!

14 Jun 2026

Fruitvale Stream community planting

Help transform this stream into a haven for native wildlife.

14 Jun 2026

Mindful creative colouring and poetry reading

A calming and inspiring event for all ages. 

14 Jun 2026

Songs of Destiny

José Aparicio, our guest conductor, is a native of Spain with an inspiring presence as a conducto...