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Community 22 Jun 2022

New offices for Franklin Local Board

Franklin Local Board's new offices have been blessed and opened.

Transport 17 Jun 2022

Construction starting soon on the Eastern Busway from Pakuranga 

In February 2022 Auckland Transport (AT) approved the design of the Eastern Busway between Pakuranga and Ti Rakau Drive Bridge.

17 Jun 2022

South Auckland street name honours Rugby League legends

A private road in Papatoetoe now honours the legendary Leuluai family of South Auckland, that has given the country Rugby League legends like James Leuluai.

Environment 16 Jun 2022

Aotea Transfer Station opens in July

Aotea / Great Barrier Island is taking another positive step towards achieving the Zero Waste 2040 target.

16 Jun 2022

Henderson Civic Building reopens after refurbishment

The Henderson Civic building has reopened its doors to the public following a six-month comprehensive refurbishment programme.

Events

24 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Coral reef creation

Add your yarn / fabric creation to our ever-growing coral reef installation.

24 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Tiny art exhibition

We provide the canvas – you make the art! Exhibition will be held as part of Arts in the Ville.

24 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Arts in the Ville 2026

An annual festival and art trail in Helensville that celebrates the many local artists in the area.

24 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Ngā Mirumiru Bubbles

MOTAT will be bubbling over with excitement this Labour Weekend!

24 Oct 2026 - 11 Nov 2026

Vessels + Petals

Pukekohe artist, Kirsty McMahon showcases a collection of still life paintings featuring retro ve...

24 Oct 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Sanctuaries for the Senses

Auckland based artist Holly Clarke creates her own earth pigments and uses them to paint ethereal...

24 Oct 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Handmade spell candles

Create your own taper candles, tuned to your desires and intentions.

17 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

Halloween Makerspace Creations

Open makerspace time to create your Halloween masterpiece!