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Sports / Leisure 22 Dec 2021

Waitemata Table Tennis Association Stadium opens thanks to council funding

Backing from Auckland Council has played a vital role in the extensive refurbishment of the Waitemata Table Tennis Club Stadium, providing $830,000 to help the $1.9million project.

Climate action 22 Dec 2021

Climate action plan for Waiheke approved by local board

A localised climate action plan was adopted by Waiheke Local Board at their business meeting this month.

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.

Events

08 Sep 2026

Shared reading

Explore short stories and poetry together, building connections between readers and great literat...

08 Sep 2026

Stitch and chat

A space for you to stitch, sew, craft, crocket, macramé, create and chat!

08 Sep 2026

Te Taonga o Ngā Kūmara Korero

Join us for a kōrero with Matua Rob Small, kūmara expert and author of 'Te Taonga o Ngā Kūmara'.

08 Sep 2026

Voting in the NZ elections?

Join the electoral commission for a free information session.

08 Sep 2026

Wearable Crown Lynn

Transform reclaimed pottery into contemporary jewellery.

08 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Raranga and Tivaevae Wānanga

Come along to this free Māori and Cook Islands textile workshop.

08 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026

Mangrove Eaters

A live music, visual art and theatre experience making its Tāmaki Makaurau debut.

08 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Family history resources

Start researching your family history with Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Group.