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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.

13 Dec 2021

Community volunteers honoured

From supporting the most vulnerable in our community to making sure our parks are well-loved, community volunteers make a real difference to our people and our places. Their mahi is honoured through the triennial Puketāpapa Community Volunteer Aw...

10 Dec 2021

Community-led plan to restore Harbourview Orangihina

A community-led plan to restore Harborview-Ōrangihina Park in Te Atau Peninsula has been agreed to by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Hauraki Gulf 10 Dec 2021

Work underway to control non-native seaweed found on Aotea Great Barrier Island

An invasive seaweed that spreads rapidly has been discovered in waters surrounding Aotea Great Barrier Island.

Sports / Leisure 9 Dec 2021

West Wave pool to close for essential works from 13-17 December

Critical electrical work required to keep the West Wave Aquatic centre operational will mean that part of the West wave complex will be closed for five days from 13-17 December.

Transport 9 Dec 2021

$800,000 for transport projects in Whau

Whau Local Board has allocated almost $800,000 to three transport projects in Whau.

Arts 9 Dec 2021

Support for Papakura groups

More than $28,000 in grants have been made to community, sports and arts groups in the Papakura Local Board area.

Youth / Rangatahi 9 Dec 2021

Franklin announces partnership funding

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

Events

17 Oct 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Young Artists Studio

Join Isabella and take your painting skills to the next level in a fun, hands-on studio environment.

17 Oct 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Paper play: Shape your world

Explore how everyday materials can be transformed into something meaningful.

17 Oct 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Code Club

A fun and creative programme for children aged 6 years and over.

17 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

GI Whānau Rides

A fun, free activity for the whole family!

15 Aug 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Niutupuola Trust

A free, low-impact community exercise class on Saturday mornings.

08 Aug 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Latina Fluye

A welcoming dance class that offers women a fun and supportive space to move, de-stress, build co...

25 Jul 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

One cup, one thousand stories

Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...

04 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

All Day LEGO Club

Come along to Devonport Library in the weekend and enjoy playing with LEGO all day!