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Community 25 Jun 2020

Helping hand for Camp Adair among Franklin Local Board grants

Franklin Local Board has made a grant to the popular YMCA Camp Adair at the foot of the Hunua Ranges.

City Centre Waterfront 24 Jun 2020

New Wynyard Crossing Bridge resource consent application withdrawn

The resource consent application to replace the current Wynyard Crossing Bridge with a new design has been withdrawn and the work completed to date will be put aside until funding is available.

Arts 24 Jun 2020

Franklin Arts Centre to reopen

Pukekohe’s Franklin Arts Centre will reopen on 30 June.

Transport 23 Jun 2020

Franklin road crossings sited for safety

Auckland Transport is working closely with Franklin Local Board to ensure proposed pedestrian crossings are put in the right place.

Youth / Rangatahi 19 Jun 2020

Grant helps team dress for success

Manurewa Local Board provided body builders with a grant for uniforms to keep them looking as good off stage as on.

Community 19 Jun 2020

A year of good and affordable kai in Papatoetoe

At the heart of Papatoetoe’s town centre is The Food Hub, a bustling, community-driven kitchen, cafe and meeting place is a place where locals can enjoy homegrown and indigenous food options, that are both healthy and sustainably sourced.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Jun 2020

High Street wins award for innovation

The transformation of Auckland's High Street into a welcoming destination for pedestrians has been recognised in the national Golden Foot Walking Awards.

Events

12 Jul 2026

Whānau Fun Day

We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.

12 Jul 2026

Whetū Workshop

Join us for a free creative workshop with Māori artist Kairau ‘Haser’ Bradley, where you'll creat...

11 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.

Take a fantastic musical adventure with a magical car that flies through the air and sails the seas.

11 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Under the Matariki Stars

Experience projections of whetū in the night sky at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.

11 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Bloomsday

Enjoy this performance at Howick Little Theatre.

10 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Kaui Whetū

Celebrate Matariki at the water’s edge with hands-on weaving activities inspired by the sea and s...

10 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

The New Zealand Dance Company: Matariki for Tamariki

Bring along your tamariki and celebrate Matariki with this amazing free performance from The New...

09 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Sky Tower Matariki projections and lighting

Look to the sky for a colourful light display and artistic works over the Matariki period.