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Beaches 22 Sep 2021

Help offered to pay for wastewater checks

Healthy Waters has a discount scheme for Franklin residents to check their wastewatrer systems are running correctly.

22 Sep 2021

Upcycling project making digital waves for West Auckland youth

A group of fourteen students from Prospect School are creating a unique digital footprint, turning old and broken Chromebooks into working machines in West Auckland thanks to initial funding from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 20 Sep 2021

Waitematā Local Board seeks nominations for Good Citizens’ Awards

Waitematā Local Board is seeking nominations for its Good Citizens’ Awards. These awards recognise individuals and groups going above and beyond for the benefit of the diverse communities within the local board area.

Environment 17 Sep 2021

Illegal dumping continues to blight Howick

Illegal dumping is a problem across the Auckland region, but with Thomas Road in Flatbush becoming a hot-spot, Howick Local Board Chair Adele White wants it stopped.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa praised for stepping up

Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Daniel Newman is urging residents to be part of a push for increased testing and vaccination in the area.

Heritage 17 Sep 2021

Progress on Leys Institute buildings

Auckland Council has begun the development of a detailed business case for the restoration, modernisation and seismic remediation of the Leys Institute buildings.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa set for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Manurewa Local Board members are set to add te reo elements to business meetings.

Events

21 Feb 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

17 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

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21 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Come celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at Pakuranga Library! Sunday 20 September, 2pm - 3pm: Paint an...

20 Sep 2026

Introduction to Transcendental Meditation

Discover a simple, effortless approach to reducing stress and improving your quality of life.

20 Sep 2026

LIVE Day: Communications

Come along to MOTAT for live entertainment, food and endless activities!

20 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Experience the rich cultural traditions of China, Korea and Vietnam through festival games and la...

20 Sep 2026

Rhythm and Repose

Vincent brings to the podium his broad experience with top New Zealand ensembles including NZSO,...

20 Sep 2026

Spring harvest: Eat well, feel great

Explore simple, practical ways to bring more plant-based meals into your life.