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Community 7 Sep 2022

Funding in place for Franklin partners

Partnership funding in Franklin helps guarantee iconic events can go ahead.

Community 6 Sep 2022

Rural hall funding allocated

Franklin Local Board has allocated funding to its rural community halls.

Community 6 Sep 2022

Grants boost Hibiscus and Bays projects

Community organisations in Hibiscus and Bays received $92,489.39 from the local board grants programme in August.

Youth / Rangatahi 5 Sep 2022

Manurewa salutes volunteers

The volunteer community has been celebrated at a Manurewa Local Board event.

Community 2 Sep 2022

New look community centre for Meadowbank

Community input sought on fit out of new centre in Meadowbank

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Sep 2022

Tuia rangatahi go to the top

Tuia rangatahi have met with the Mayor, Councillors and senior managers.

Libraries 31 Aug 2022

Digitised Chelsea archives a treat for local historians

Historical records from over 4,700 employees of the Chelsea Sugar Refinery going back to the 1880s have been digitised and made available to the public thanks to funding from the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Events

16 Sep 2026

Wāhi Kōrero - Give Te Reo Māori a go

Let’s celebrate Te Reo Māori together, one of our national languages!

16 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Orin Performs Performative Stand-Up Comedy

Taking on comedians like Jimmy Carr, Chris Bishop and Elon Musk, he dismantles figures who chase...

04 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Epsom

Play with others, sharpen your tactics, and boost your game with tips from our awesome chess coach!

17 Sep 2026

Book launch: On the Rocks by Paul Campbell

Come along to the launch of 'On the Rocks', a remarkable true story of adventure, resilience and...

17 Sep 2026

Maramataka workshop

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and learn about the maramataka (Māori Lunar Calendar).

17 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Snow Skin Mooncake Making

Celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival by making and tasting snow moon cake.

17 Sep 2026

Raranga Māori Weaving

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori by learning the basics of mahi raranga (Māori flax weaving).

17 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

First Light: Australasia's largest public art lightwall returns

Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront.