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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.

Transport 6 Sep 2019

Three new zebra crossings for Konini school

School children on the way to Konini school in Titirangi will soon benefit from three new raised zebra crossings, making their journey to and from school safer.

Events

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

Adventure Bike Playground

Work as a group to find the torn pieces of the treasure map and discover the hidden booty. 

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Dawn Service - Māngere Domain

A time for people to gather as a community and remember those who gave their lives for our nation.

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Day Parades and Services 2026

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have dis...

25 Apr 2026

Felt and fibre market

Visitors will be able to purchase unique handmade goods and raw materials, meet makers and learn...

25 Apr 2026

The Worm - Māngere

When a giant bird beak breaks through the ceiling and takes his mother away a little worm must go...

04 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Climate action trail April fun - win prizes

Bag a free activity booklet, explore the climate action trail and be in to win some great prizes...