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Community 24 Nov 2022

Waiuku Mudlarks ask for help to stop good work going to waste

Presenting a petition to Franklin Local Board, group members Tony Ogilvie and Paul Stewart appealed for help to combat “rampant reinfestation” of mangroves in the area.

Health / Wellbeing 21 Nov 2022

A hearty new addition to the island

Two lifesaving devices are arriving on Aotea / Great Barrier thanks to the Community Heart Care Project.

Community 21 Nov 2022

No.3 Roskill Theatre is tops

A little theatre group is quietly gaining momentum and a solid local following thanks to its original content and funding from Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 18 Nov 2022

Manurewa residents connecting with the digital world

The ability to learn new skills is helping one group of senior residents connect with the digital world.

18 Nov 2022

Amplifying the voice of our tamariki

Glen Innes young people are raising their voices on issues that affect them.

Conservation 16 Nov 2022

Attracting shorebirds back to Tahuna Torea

A 3D printed pied stilt (poaka) decoy is being used to attract shorebirds.

Community 16 Nov 2022

Creativity brings hope to homeless communities

Dreams are being created and aspirations shaped in a concrete garage just off Karangahape Road in the central city.

Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of th...

Events

13 Sep 2026

Don't leave a mess, leave a legacy

A discussion about the importance of organising essential personal information in one place to en...

13 Sep 2026

Ellerslie Fairy Festival and Pirate Party 2026

Step into a world of magic and adventure.

13 Sep 2026

Games for adults

a great way to meet people, have fun and discover your next favourite gaming group.

13 Sep 2026

Honey Health Talk

Learn how to choose the right honey with confidence, followed by a honey tasting.

13 Sep 2026

Live Day: Spring Fête

Experience the fresh beauty of spring at Howick Historical Village as the garden bursts into life.

13 Sep 2026

Love Food Hate Waste Workshop: Stems, peels and pulp

Discover creative ways to transform food scraps into useful everyday products.  

13 Sep 2026

Mini movies, mighty voices

Join us as we celebrate Adult Learners’ Week by sharing your stories through stop-motion storytel...

13 Sep 2026

Perfume workshop

Discover the art of fragrance creation in this hands-on perfume workshop inspired by spring and t...