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Community 9 Dec 2024

Ōtara-Papatoetoe gets new emergency preparedness tool

A new plan is set to empower the Ōtara-Papatoetoe community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 9 Dec 2024

New tool to help the Whau prepare for emergencies agreed

A new plan is set to empower the Whau community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 6 Dec 2024

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki has new emergency plan ready to go

A new plan is set to empower the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 6 Dec 2024

Albert-Eden has a new emergency plan ready to go

Parts of Albert-Eden were severely damaged during the 2023 floods, and a new plan is set to empower the community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 6 Dec 2024

Puketāpapa has a new emergency plan ready to go

A new plan is set to empower the Puketāpapa community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Community 6 Dec 2024

Nine-year-old appeals for lower speeds

Nine-year-old boy Caio Maffey has petitioned Franklin Local Board for slower speeds around his school.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 5 Dec 2024

New tool to help Henderson-Massey prepare for emergencies agreed

A new plan is set to empower the Henderson-Massey community to better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Conservation 4 Dec 2024

Pest control moves to the next level in Upper Harbour

The Wai Roa ō Kahu / Upper Harbour Pest Management Strategy makes it easier to carry out pest control projects in Upper Harbour.

Events

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

17 May 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Tamariki Book Club

Join the adventure. Build your confidence in a safe and inclusive space at our book club.

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Swimming skeletons

Tamariki can bring a fishy friend to life, bones and all!

03 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Junior and intermediate dodgeball

Designed to introduce children to dodgeball as well as improve their skills while having fun.

12 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Get access to locally sourced, fresh and nutritionally dense food through our vibrant farmers mar...

22 Mar 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

Kahurangiariki Smith: Kai a te Taniwha

In this exhibition, taniwha are depicted as forms that emerge in response to emotional intensity,...

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Kōrero Mai te reo: Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy and improve te reo.