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1 Jul 2021

Budget sets path for Franklin's future

Auckland Council's 10-Year Budget, adopted this week, has been welcomed by Franklin's elected representatives.

Environment 28 Jun 2021

Local board shows commitment to environment on Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board allocates over $200,000 to local environment projects.

Environment 28 Jun 2021

Five reasons why you should buy plants locally on Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board is encouraging both residents and visitors to buy plants locally on the island.

Youth / Rangatahi 28 Jun 2021

Trust charts path for rangatahi

Manurewa Local Board has supported Mā Te Huruhuru, a programme designed to help rangatahi into work or further education.

City Centre Waterfront 25 Jun 2021

World-class waterfront opens for Aucklanders on 2 July

On Friday 2 July the much-awaited Te Wānanga public space on the edge of a people-prioritised Quay Street will open for Aucklanders to experience, and on 5 July the six new ferry berths, named Te Ngau O Horotiu, located in the Ferry Basin will rec...

Community 25 Jun 2021

Concept for Avondale Library and Community Hub agreed following feedback

Whau Local Board has approved the finalised concept design for the new Avondale Library and Community Hub, following design changes made following feedback from the public consultation earlier this year.

24 Jun 2021

Facilities team ploughs through the work

Community Facilities hard-working staff have been thanked by Franklin Local Board for managing heavy workloads.

Environment 24 Jun 2021

Aucklanders thanked for fighting kauri dieback

Non-compliance with kauri dieback measures on our region's tracks has gone down 30 per cent over the last two years.

Events

09 May 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

Guided tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now.

07 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Inside the Garden: Drawing and Painting from Nature

This workshop is designed to inspire your creativity in a supportive studio environment.

07 May 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Korean / English Rhyme Time

Join us at Glenfield Library for music, rhymes, stories and movements.

07 May 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Samoan Storytime - Glenfield

Join us for songs, movement and Pacific stories.

02 May 2026 - 28 May 2026

Emerging artist showcase: Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau

Experience the up-and-coming star power of our youth at community venues and spaces across the re...

30 Apr 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Boys' Club

Show up as you are, connect with your mates and take a breather.

23 Apr 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Realistic Drawing & Portrait Oil Painting Class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.

23 Apr 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

Mandarin story time

Stories, songs and rhymes that encourage early language learning and cultural understanding.