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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

26 Sep 2026

Spellodies Music Concert

Kids will sharpen their literacy and spelling skills through the magic of music.

26 Sep 2026

Umrao Jaan, Empire and Identity

The rich artistic traditions of 19-century Lucknow, India with a special screening of the classic...

26 Sep 2026

Visit Heritage Pubs

An illustrated talk on the fascinating history of our early neighbourhood pubs.

26 Sep 2026

Walking the Clay Trail: New Lynn Ceramics

Join an experienced guide from Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn and Clay Museum to discover the public art,...

26 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Natural wools challenge and exhibition 2026

Crafters from around Aotearoa are invited to create items for this challenge using hand spun wool...

26 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

The Vic Devonport - A history of film

Come along for a tour that highlights The Vic's heritage with a focus on film history.

26 Sep 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

Heritage tour and high tea at Pah Homestead

An opportunity for history buffs and architecture lovers to learn more about the fascinating stor...

26 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Street food stories: A Desi heritage feast

Join owner and founder VIhangi for a live cooking demonstration featuring iconic dishes like Vada...