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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

11 Oct 2026

From Earthy Cradle to Chip Pottle

Join author and historian Matt Elliott as he serves up this 'punnet of history' on the North Shor...

11 Oct 2026

Great Kiwi Brands

Phil Sai-Louie presents a thought-provoking talk diving into some of the brands which contribute...

11 Oct 2026

Live Day - Patogomania! The Victorian ice cream craze

Come along for a delicious glimpse into the tastes and experiences of the past!

11 Oct 2026

The valley that fed a city

You are invited to walk the new Clevedon Village Heritage Trail, a self-guided walk connecting 19...

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...

13 Oct 2026

Create your glow: Clay tealight workshop

Craft a beautiful clay tealight holder that brings warmth and light into your home.

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

Natural Basic

A powerful performance as part of the Tempo Dance Festival.

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

SEKI

A captivating solo by Te Whanganui-a-Tara based street dance artist Sefa Tunupopo.