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Housing 17 Dec 2019

Henderson and Takapuna officially NZ’s first green, climate-resilient communities

Two Panuku neighbourhoods have achieved a Green Star - Communities rating for exceptional masterplanning, a first in New Zealand.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Dec 2019

Papakura students awarded Local Board Youth Scholarships

Sixteen promising youngsters have been awarded Papakura Local Board Youth Scholarships.

Community 17 Dec 2019

Franklin groups supported by local board grants

Franklin Local Board has made grants to local groups as part of its quick response funding rounds.

Sports / Leisure 17 Dec 2019

New Zealand’s leading international hockey facility opened on the North Shore

The world class National Hockey Centre at Rosedale opened last Friday giving the fast growing sport a major boost.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Franklin funding safeguards waterways

Franklin Local Board has made a number of grants to help landowners protect waterways.

Sports / Leisure 16 Dec 2019

Papakura bowlers play the long game

Bowls in Papakura has a long future ahead of it after the Papakura Bowling Club was granted a new 33-year lease on its Green Street site.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Students learn skills to combat climate change

Students at Westmere School are learning about the importance of reducing waste through composting.

Transport 16 Dec 2019

Changes to Hobsonville Point ferry timetable

The Hobsonville Point weekday ferry timetable will undergo some minor changes from Monday in response to customer feedback.

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 resilient gardening

Gardening in a changing climate and how to do it naturally.

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...