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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.

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.

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!