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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.

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23 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

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15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

18 Sep 2026

Discover Bushglen Reserve at night

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18 Sep 2026

Hands-on Ecology Series: Waewae Tapu

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

18 Sep 2026

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke Tour

Learn about the stories of this historic home and garden, as well as details of the recent refurb...