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Youth / Rangatahi 9 Dec 2021

Franklin announces partnership funding

Franklin Local Board has announced strategic partnership funding for groups across the area.

Community 8 Dec 2021

Papakura thanked for COVID-19 response

Community groups in the area have been recognised by Papakura Local Board their ongoing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment 8 Dec 2021

Plan early for waterway protection grants

Franklin farmers, lifestyle block owners, and community and environmental groups are being urged to apply for Waterways Protection Fund grants.

8 Dec 2021

Almost $3 million for transport projects in Henderson-Massey

Henderson-Massey Local Board has agreed to fund five transport projects in the area, allocating $2.8 million to improve safety, walking and cycling connections and footpath upgrades.

Community 8 Dec 2021

Recycling trial launched in Ōtara and Manurewa

A trial designed to reduce the amount of contamination going into recycling bins is set to begin after being delayed by COVID-19 restrictions.

Community 7 Dec 2021

Phenomenal Young Women leading the way in Tāmaki

Phenomenal Young Women aims to build confidence and provide support for local wahine youth, and provides work and training opportunities.

Youth / Rangatahi 7 Dec 2021

Pump Track hits Pukekohe

The pump track, a free-to-use racetrack for kids that tours Auckland, has been installed in Pukekohe.

6 Dec 2021

Delight at Safeswim improvements out west

Community leaders in West Auckland are delighted at the progress of work to improve water quality out west.

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.