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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.

Community 11 May 2021

Manurewa plans for a leafy future

Manurewa Local Board is looking for a greener future for the area.

Community 11 May 2021

Papakura hall space not needed

Papakura Local Board has declined the opportunity to turn the Senior Citizen’s Hall in East Street into an Auckland Council asset.

Sports / Leisure 10 May 2021

$6.4 million multi-sport centre opens doors in Ōtara

Home to a range of sports, the Ngāti Ōtara Park Multi-sport Centre opened on 8 May, offering local talent world-class space with modern equipment to train on.

Transport 10 May 2021

Manurewa Local Board widens safety plan

Manurewa Local Board is widening a successful safe streets campaign alongside Auckland Transport to make it safer for people to walk and cycle in their neighbourhoods.

Events

19 Jul 2026

Make wooden planter box

Learn basic woodworking skills and techniques while building your own planter to take home.

19 Jul 2026

Making the most of peels, pulp and stems

Food waste reduction workshop, making the most of peels, pulps and stems.

19 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Laing Stream

Be part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa!

19 Jul 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

19 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Term 3 Art Programme

Discover your creativity this Term 3 at Mairangi Arts Centre!

05 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Sculptural lamp / vase building workshop

This hands-on workshop invites you to create a sculptural object in clay, designed as a vase or s...

04 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Under the stars: Crafting nocturnal creatures

Join us for a short, engaging eco-talk and unleash your creativity in a hands-on Hama Beads session.

13 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

East Coast Bays - Community planting days

Join Restore Hibiscus & Bays for our 2026 community planting days across the East Coast Bays on t...