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20 Dec 2021

Improved transport safety options from $1 million fund

Three transport projects in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area have been given the green light following decisions to allocate funding to improving transport safety in the area, while a further four projects have had investigative work funded.

Waste 17 Dec 2021

Waiheke welcomes waste-wise visitors

Auckland Council’s tips for managing your waste sustainably

Community 16 Dec 2021

Community celebrated at Waitematā Local Board’s Good Citizens’ Awards

Community was celebrated last week during the 2021 Waitematā Good Citizens' Awards online ceremony.

Youth / Rangatahi 15 Dec 2021

Rangatahi invited to join mentorship programme with southern local boards

Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu will offer rangatahi places in a New Zealand-wide programme that sees local government members mentoring young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.

Community 14 Dec 2021

Wanted: Waterways to fence off

With more than 65 kilometres of rural waterway fencing behind it, Auckland Council’s Waterway Protection Fund is seeking new projects in Franklin and Papakura, with applications open from 8 February to 18 March.

Community 14 Dec 2021

Franklin tourism gets a boost

Three groups will benefit from Franklin Local Board Tourism Development Fund support.

14 Dec 2021

New home for Pest Free Kaipātiki a win for all

Pest Free Kaipātiki have a new place to call home at the former Glenfield Bowling Club building.

Community 13 Dec 2021

Trust formed to support Beachlands

The Takutai Charitable trust has been granted Franklin Local Board strategic partnership funding and a lease over Beachlands Log Cabin.

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