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Plans / Projects 3 May 2021

Board submissions made on Drury plans

Franklin Local Board has raised concerns over plan changes proposed around the Drury development projects.

Sports / Leisure 30 Apr 2021

Franklin club wants wider role

Patumahoe Tennis Club wants to add its five courts to the Franklin Sport and Local Facilities Plan.

Community 29 Apr 2021

Manurewa groups supported by grants

A number of community groups will benefit from Manurewa Local Board grants. Applications for another round open on 14 May.

Environment 29 Apr 2021

Stowaway mouse snared by biosecurity dog

A mouse, hoping to spend a relaxing weekend on an island in the Hauraki Gulf, had its plans derailed when it was spotted emerging from a passenger’s bag and scurrying off into the confines of a pest-free warranted vessel.

29 Apr 2021

Change of roles within Ōrākei Local Board

The role of Deputy Chair on the Ōrākei Local Board changed on 28 April 2021, to share the role between Sarah Powrie and Troy Elliott.

29 Apr 2021

Halfway point brings change of Deputy Chair for Waitematā Local Board

The end of April 2021 brings a change of Deputy Chair to Waitematā Local Board.

Development 28 Apr 2021

Pukekohe trials need time to bed in

A trial of ideas planned to reinvigorate Pukekohe's town centre has been launched.

22 Apr 2021

More information sought before decisions on Onehunga project

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board office was home to robust discussions this week around the Low Traffic Area Neighbourhood in the Arthur-Grey area of Onehunga.

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...