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Community 15 Sep 2023

Bumps, bruises and beyond all in day's work

The Kawakawa Bay / Orere Health Clinic has celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Community 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Sep 2023

New culvert will super-size flood protection

The Paerata culvert is in line for a massive upgrade.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 Sep 2023

Boards back locally-led emergency response

Local input is seen as essential in any emergency planning.

Community 5 Sep 2023

Equity funding challenges acknowledged

Franklin Local Board wants boards to keep an open mind on the issue of more equitable funding.

Community 28 Aug 2023

Franklin works on recipe for food tourism

A steering group will choose ideas that will be developed to promote Franklin as the nation's food bowl.

Community 16 Aug 2023

Bloom booms with all-weather canopy

Public support has made it possible for a group working with intellectually disabled people to provide better facilities.

Events

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

06 Jun 2026 - 07 Nov 2026

Deanz Repair Cafe

A volunteer based service to repair, mend or fix broken items.

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Adult Learners' Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Join us in celebrating adult learning with an exciting range of free events, workshops, and activ...

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Connecting people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space.

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - South

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...