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Environment 17 Feb 2020

Dutch elm disease hits Pukekohe elms

Dutch elm disease has affected a small number of trees in Pukekohe. They will be removed to prevent the disease from spreading.

Community 14 Feb 2020

Contingency water supply on tap from Auckland Council

Drinking water available at some rural community halls

Walkways 14 Feb 2020

New trail to link Clevedon and Kaiaua

The Hūnua Trail will link Clevedon and Kaiaua over a 44-kilometre walking and cycling trail on existing tracks and Watercare roads.

Sports / Leisure 4 Feb 2020

Waiuku College gym opens its doors again

Waiuku College has reopened its gym to the public after being closed for more than a year for repairs.

Educational 3 Feb 2020

New look planned for Franklin library

Changes are planned for Franklin: The Centre to add a new community meeting and increased office space for local board staff.

Beaches 15 Jan 2020

Kids to get a taste of triathlon

A triathlon event for schoolchildren at Clarks Beach is expected to attract hundreds of competitors.

20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Community 18 Dec 2019

Te Toro locals united by burgers

Te Toro residents have launched their own burger joint once a month to help fund their community hall.

Events

03 Nov 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Diwali Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.

07 Nov 2026

Author talk: Jodie Shelley

Jodie Shelley shares how her self-published writing journey began and the evolution of her three...

06 Jun 2026 - 07 Nov 2026

Deanz Repair Cafe

A volunteer based service to repair, mend or fix broken items.

28 Nov 2026

Christmas on the Green 2026

Celebrate the festive season with friends and whānau at Christmas on the Green 2026!

08 Dec 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Christmas Storytime

A  great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.