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Arts 23 Sep 2019

Film-makers discover Franklin

TV and film-makers are increasingly being attracted to Franklin's unique landscape.

Community 23 Sep 2019

Franklin's pests in firing line

Predator Free Franklin has won a Mayoral Conservation Award.

Community 20 Sep 2019

Conservation heroes honoured at Mayoral Awards

Everyday environmental heroes doing good!

Environment 17 Sep 2019

Auckland Council to launch Request For Proposals for solar, energy storage and EV chargers

Last month, Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee voted to expand Auckland Council’s Retrofit your Home programme to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency interventions.

Libraries 16 Sep 2019

Ōrākei students get creative with writing competition

Students throughout Ōrākei have been getting creative with the Win With Words story writing competition.

Playgrounds 12 Sep 2019

New playground opened at Bannerman Reserve

Families in Albert-Eden can now enjoy a new playground after the recently completed renewal at the Bannerman Reserve.

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Sep 2019

Community group leases granted across Franklin

New leases have been awarded to support community groups throughout Franklin.

Environment 11 Sep 2019

New Lynn culvert reaches milestone

A change in the lane layout in Great North Road, New Lynn, marks a significant milestone in the installation of a new culvert under the road.

Events

28 Sep 2026

Dino Play with Messy Rainbows

A fun, safe space, where sensory seekers can let their creativity run wild! 

28 Sep 2026

Pupuke Moana Tree Planting

Get outside, connect with nature and give a little back.

28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Monster Mug Mayhem

Choose from your favourite freaky monster and create your own hand-built clay mug.

28 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026

Growing Glenfield: Market to community gardens

Rediscover the agricultural past of the area.

28 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Floral Discovery Station

Drop in to Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore the wonderful world of spring flowers.

28 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Open for business: 1970s Ponsonby exhibition

Photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper turned her lens on Ponsonby Road’s 1970s streetscape, documen...

28 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Open for business: A photographic exhibition of the 1970s

Photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper documented the everyday life, distinctive characters and chan...

28 Sep 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Warkworth Library School Holidays

Explore our books, enjoy in-library events, scavenger hunts and more!