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Transport 14 May 2021

Better transport links urged

Franklin Local Board backs Auckland Transport's Regional Land Transport Plan but wants more done to help connect rural communities and the east of the district.

Transport 14 May 2021

Success for Rodney trial bus services

Two Rodney Local Board trial bus services are meeting patronage targets, so this week Auckland Transport has confirmed that it will fund these from May next year.

Plans / Projects 13 May 2021

Board concerned growth at Drury will impact on Papakura

Papakura Local Board has made wide-ranging submissions into applications for plan changes around development in the Drury area.

13 May 2021

Franklin Local Board gets behind budget

The more focused infrastructure investment approach in Auckland Council’s 10-Year Recovery Budget has been welcomed by Franklin Local Board.

Environment 13 May 2021

Local boards unite for waterway

Auckland's three most southern local boards are coming together with Conservation Volunteers NZ and Healthy Waters to help restore the Papakura Stream, which runs through the Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa areas.

Environment 12 May 2021

Wider scope for Franklin waterway fund

Franklin Local Board's Waterway Fund has been extended so more Franklin landowners can access funding.

Community 12 May 2021

Papakura savings put to use

Drury Hall upgrade work will be funded from savings realised in other Papakura Local Board projects.

11 May 2021

Stronger future for Beach Haven recreational wharf

Work is underway on a major project to make the much-loved Beach Haven recreational wharf in Hilders Park stronger and safer for generations to come.

Events

07 Feb 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Chinese Shared Reading

Join us for shared reading and meaningful conversations in Chinese.

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

17 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Join an open and welcoming environment to chat over tea and coffee.

19 Apr 2026

Climate-Resistant Gardening

Join organic gardener, Dee Pignéguy, for a practical talk on gardening for a changing climate.

19 Apr 2026

LIVE Day: Farming

Come along to attend the live day at Farming.

19 Apr 2026

Make your own microgreen tray!

Join Sarah Williams at Takapuna Library for this Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – grow your own mi...

19 Apr 2026

Morningside Mixtape

We’re taking over Morningside’s McDonald Street for a free youth-focused multi-stage festival, sp...

19 Apr 2026

Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026

Join Ōrākei Local Board and passionate nature advocates for a heart-led afternoon celebrating the...