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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

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

16 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.

14 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Kapa Haka Workshop

Join us at Toia Library to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Language Week! 

14 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at MOTAT

A week full of playful, creative, and hands-on experiences for tamariki and whānau!

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Movie Monday at Rānui Library

Join us at Rānui library for Monday Movie, held on the second Monday of every month.

02 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

15 Sep 2026

Tea and Topics: Burning the books

Presentation by Tim Koelmeyer, a retired pathologist and a dedicated bibliophile.

15 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Māori Language Week Storytime

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