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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

10 Oct 2026

Winter's End Pottery Market

A pottery market with unique and fun workshops on offer.

10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Kids toy boat building activity

This free workshop invites the next generation of creators to build their very own wooden toy boat.

11 Oct 2026

A musical feast

Folk musicians Chris Priestley and Cameron Bennett will draw on their vast repertoire of original...

11 Oct 2026

Afternoon tea: Modern day importance

Enjoy a display celebrating a collection of hand‑embroidered tablecloths and fine teacups, alongs...

11 Oct 2026

Alberton Vintage Market Day

Come along to find a treasure and enjoy delicious food and coffee.

11 Oct 2026

Britten War Requiem

Enjoy one of the twentieth century’s most ambitious choral masterpieces.

11 Oct 2026

Commemoration of the Battle of Passchendaele

Join the Passchendaele Society to commemorate the 109th anniversary of the fateful Battle of Pass...

11 Oct 2026

From Earthy Cradle to Chip Pottle

Join author and historian Matt Elliott as he serves up this 'punnet of history' on the North Shor...