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Anzac Day 24 Apr 2023

Glendowie student wins Anzac speech award

Year 12 student Spencer Fitzpatrick has been selected by the local board to deliver his speech at St Heliers Anzac service .

Community 21 Apr 2023

Waitematā grants receive extra budget boost

A reallocation of local board budget underspend sees more in the kitty for community grants.

Community 21 Apr 2023

Eco Fest fills community cup for another year

And that’s a wrap for the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2023, which returned this year with more than 100 events creating local climate action solutions.

Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

Community 20 Apr 2023

Boards find better ways to work together

Auckland's southern local boards are coming together to co-operate in areas where their interests are shared.

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.

Events

13 Aug 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

LEGO Free Play - Te Atatū

Snap it, stack it and bring your ideas to life after school with fun challenges or your own creat...

13 Aug 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Driver's licence training

We will help you work towards obtaining your learner licence or refresh your theoretical knowledge.

13 Aug 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Taiji

Enjoy gentle movement and mindful practice in a welcoming environment.

13 Aug 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

LEGO Club - Te Atatū

We provide the LEGO and the rest is up to your imagination!

13 Aug 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Whatu Hauora

A 10-week beginner programme designed for those wanting to learn the art of weaving a contemporar...

08 Aug 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Jeena Shin & Jamie Te Heuheu: Moving through time

This exhibition presents a dialogue between Aotearoa-based painters Jeena Shin (South Korea) and...

08 Aug 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Onehunga Toy Library

A not-for-profit, volunteer-run toy library, catering for children from around 6 months up to 8 y...

06 Aug 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Teen Artwork

In a fully equipped art studio, students work progressively to develop their own visual language.