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Community 18 Apr 2023

Grant helps grow kids love for nature

Interest in nature has grown at Edmonton Primary School with an environmental initiative thanks to the Love Your Neighbourhood grant provided by EcoMatters. 

Community 17 Apr 2023

Street Fest returns to Papakura

Papakura Street Fest returns on Saturday, May 6 with around 5000 visitors expected to make the most of more than 40 stalls.

Community 17 Apr 2023

Broad road safety approach urged

Franklin Local Board has provided feedback to a proposed approach to Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Auckland, calling for different approaches in rural and urban environments and engineering solutions for difficult roads.

Environment 12 Apr 2023

Local groups pitch in to preserve Whau’s native habitat

Friends of Kurt Brehmer Walkway, a local conservation group, is an example of achieving positive outcomes through protecting and restoring native wildlife and plants.

Community 12 Apr 2023

West Auckland festivals get funding

West Auckland performing arts venues have been awarded funding for their annual festivals through Auckland Council’s Regional Event Grants Programme.

Community 12 Apr 2023

Money found for Franklin facilities

More money has been allocated to toilet renewals across Franklin.

Community 6 Apr 2023

Calling all Papakura good sorts

Nominations for Papakura Local Board's community volunteer awards are now open.

Climate action 4 Apr 2023

Local board takes action against climate change

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board adopts action plan, setting a pathway for its community to adapt to impacts of climate change.

Events

22 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Life Drawing 101

This course will be an introduction into figure drawing where we will learn how to construct more...

25 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Quiet hour

Lights will be dimmed and noise minimised to create a calm and welcoming environment for individu...

18 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme | Kori Me Te Ruri

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

11 Mar 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Little Bounces with KangaKids - Te Atatū

KangaKids helps children grow confidence, creativity, and a love of healthy movement all in a pla...

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

11 Feb 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Taki ruri | Rhymetime at Te Manawa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

11 Feb 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Kids Play at Te Manawa

A drop-in session for active babies and toddlers!

11 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Glen Eden

Join us to help stimulate development of your baby’s body and brain.