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Community 1 Aug 2018

Eight fabulous things about Franklin

Franklin Local Board member Murray Kay shares what he loves most about the area.

Transport 1 Aug 2018

Planning underway around Matiatia commercial leases

Plans are being drawn up to improve the area around Matiatia.

Community 31 Jul 2018

Te Puke o Tara opening a celebration of past and present

The re-opening marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the community of Ōtara.

Community 31 Jul 2018

Manukau local boards advocate for more investment

A multi-million dollar investment in public facilities, future development and transport have been committed to.

Community 31 Jul 2018

Wesley Market inches towards becoming Zero Waste

Stallholders in Mt Roskill are helping Wesley Market to embrace Zero Waste.

Transport 30 Jul 2018

Safety changes proposed for Botany Rd

Botany Road will be safer and less congested following AT's proposed changes to two major intersections.

Community 30 Jul 2018

Herald Island uniting to expel predators

Momentum is building in a small island community in Auckland’s upper harbour to rid its shores of pests.

Environment 27 Jul 2018

Kauri dieback confirmed on North Shore

Kauri Park temporarily closed to limit spread of disease.

Events

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...

30 Oct 2026

Specialist drop-in: Throwing from the body

This intermediate-level class explores ways to throw larger forms by working with the body rather...

31 Oct 2026

Highwic Plant Fair

The Highwic garden will be in full bloom, and a wide range of stallholders will be on site.