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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

27 Sep 2026

Kai rākau heritage food tree tour, BBQ and picnic

Join us for a family-friendly picnic and barbecue among the heritage fruit trees, followed by a g...

27 Sep 2026

Leys Orchestra: Oasis In the Ocean

Leys Orchestra explores the home-away-from-home early Aucklanders built over a century ago.

27 Sep 2026

Spring seed and plant swap

Come along to talk all things gardening and growing.

27 Sep 2026

The Henderson Shuffle

The Henderson Shuffle is a 12‑hour, non‑competitive community endurance event - where people walk...

27 Sep 2026

Volcano Fest: Auckland's fiery story

Calling all curious minds, from young explorers to the young at heart.

27 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026

Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours

Go beyond the ropes that usually close off many of the rooms and experience the beautiful collect...

27 Sep 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Birkenhead

These school holidays are all about following your dreams!

27 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Butter making

This interactive day out lets families learn how to churn fresh cream into butter, guided by one...