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Community 9 Jun 2021

Call to address isolation in economic plan

Franklin Local Board says Auckland Council's Economic Development Action Plan need to consider the part isolation plays in economic disparity.

9 Jun 2021

Manurewa gets down to business

The Manurewa Business Improvement District has been expanded to include even more business and industry.

Youth / Rangatahi 8 Jun 2021

From banners to bags

Old flags and bunting used to advise of events and liven Papakura's streets are being returned to the town as shopping bags.

Environment 8 Jun 2021

Auckland Council votes to protect Mount Eden pōhutukawa

A prominent pōhutukawa that could have been at risk after being omitted from the Notable Trees Schedule in error will now be protected.

2 Jun 2021

Grant funding supports community groups across Waitematā

Community organisations across Waitematā have been bolstered with almost $200,000 in grant funding from Waitematā Local Board.

Transport 1 Jun 2021

Changes to Pukekohe Streets for People Trial

Part of Waka Kotahi’s Innovating Streets for People Programme, the Pukekohe Streets for People trial is currently underway, allowing Panuku to test several temporary installations intended to make the Pukekohe town centre safer to move around.

1 Jun 2021

Community forums a chance for Waiheke residents to connect with their local board

Waiheke Local Board has been holding monthly community forums with the aim of increasing their in-depth understanding of local issues.

Community 1 Jun 2021

Funding support for community groups in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approved more than $193,000 worth of funding applications through its latest local board and multi-board grants rounds.

Events

27 Oct 2026

Spice it up!

Enjoy a hands-on activity of food tasting to share.

27 Oct 2026

The art of micro macrame: Beginner jewellery making

A 6-week micro macrame journey with artist Yoko Onishi through four handmade jewellery projects -...

27 Oct 2026

Traditional Chinese medicine talk

A free community presentation by Henri‑Noël Venturini from Monshah Healing Arts.

27 Oct 2026

Twilight Tuesday: From Atarau to Rua

Join us for a special book launch for Rua, the first in an upcoming trilogy of novels by Candice...

27 Oct 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Te Wā Paki - Te Reo Māori Storytime

Come along to our full immersion te reo Māori storytime, featuring waiata (songs) and mirumiru (b...

27 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2027

Lyrical Lit

A fun dance and literacy programme aimed at 9-13 year-olds.

18 Aug 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

CV preparation and employment support workshop

Manukau Library is hosting a free CV and employment support workshop to gain practical tips and g...

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...