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Arts 23 Aug 2018

Call for Franklin creatives to apply for grant

Less than a week remains until applications close for grants to support artists in Franklin.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Aug 2018

Students' experiences of west Auckland to be published

Publication to feature stories from west Auckland high school students.

Transport 23 Aug 2018

End to project a year away for Franklin commuters

Relief from the grind of the southern motorway is at least a year away.

Community 22 Aug 2018

Birkenhead photo competition winners announced

Winners of the inaugural Birkenhead Photo Competition were revealed at an awards ceremony in Birkenhead last night.

Transport 22 Aug 2018

Improved bus network coming for the North Shore

North Shore will have a simpler and more connected bus network from 30 September.

Environment 22 Aug 2018

Water hyacinth weed found in Mission Heights Reserve

A project is underway to rid a Flat Bush waterway of the invasive water hyacinth weed.

Environment 21 Aug 2018

Local board prioritises preserving its environment

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is committing funds to projects that protect and restore the local environment.

Sports / Leisure 21 Aug 2018

Cycle classic is a day for the whole family

The Ebbett Pukekohe Counties Cycle Classic is back and set to be better than ever.

Events

24 Oct 2026

Build your own terrarium: A playdate for plant lovers

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

24 Oct 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Handmade spell candles

Create your own taper candles, tuned to your desires and intentions.

25 Jul 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

One cup, one thousand stories

Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...

26 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Rānui Book Chat

Come along, connect with fellow readers, and get inspired — we’d love to see you there!

27 Oct 2026

The art of micro macrame: Beginner jewellery making

A 6-week micro macrame journey with artist Yoko Onishi through four handmade jewellery projects -...

28 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Songs for Nobodies

Three of New Zealand’s most prominent theatrical forces create an unforgettable production.

28 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Water-based woodblock printing

In this five-week course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of this sustainable and low-te...

29 Oct 2026

The food of WW1: Bully beef, biscuits and bullets

Let's take a look at some of the staple food dished up to the men and women who went to fight for...