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Community 10 Sep 2019

Manurewa community superstars honoured

Manurewa has honoured its unsung superstars – its community volunteers at an awards ceremony.

Community 10 Sep 2019

Albert-Eden venues prove popular for event hire

Albert-Eden’s 10 community venues are well-loved and well used with over 297,000 visits over the last 12 months.

Sports / Leisure 10 Sep 2019

Papakura badminton club gets new deal

Papakura badminton club has secured a new lease, and saved $100 a year along the way.

Cycling 9 Sep 2019

Cyclists to take over Pukekohe for Counties Classic

Cars are out and bikes are in at the Pukekohe Park raceway for the Counties Cycle Classic on 13 October.

Transport 9 Sep 2019

Franklin Local Board transport budget put to full use

Franklin Local Board has made the most of its Transport Capital Fund with works planned and completed throughout the area.

Plans / Projects 9 Sep 2019

Ōtāhuhu town centre set for $16m transformation

Work on the major transformation of Ōtāhuhu town centre will start on 16 September.

Waste 9 Sep 2019

70 tonnes of food scraps already collected in Papakura

Papakura's food waste collection service is diverting substantial amounts of waste from landfill.

Plans / Projects 9 Sep 2019

Panuku partnership brings benefits to Pukekohe

Franklin Local Board is working alongside Panuku to reinvigorate Pukekohe and plan for the future.

Events

18 Apr 2026

Raranga Harakeke: Weaving Flax with Rewa Grimsdale

Learn about the culture and techniques of raranga in this beginner's workshop.

18 Apr 2026

Restoring Waitītiko

Come along to this whānau-friendly talk and find out about Waitītiko-Meola Creek.

18 Apr 2026

Sponge Gardening for Flood Resilience

Learn how to transform your garden into a spongy ecosystem designed to hold water and stay absorb...

18 Apr 2026

Traditional eco-cooking

Enjoy the flavours and stories from the women's home countries.

18 Apr 2026

WilderFest

Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...

18 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

FAM. Food. Art. Market

Expect a colourful mix of stalls, delicious bites, and plenty of reasons to wander the road.

12 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Sail on SS Puke

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

11 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Preserving the past masterclass

A hands-on masterclass designed to support people to confidently preserve fresh, seasonal produce...