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Development 6 Sep 2024

Greening of Te Hā Noa begins as 11 native trees and 900 plants arrive in Victoria Street

Project steps closer to first-stage completion in late October.

Whanau friendly 6 Sep 2024

Building blocks for success: early childhood services extend stay in Henderson-Massey

West Auckland’s tiniest residents are set for more playtime!

Community 5 Sep 2024

Anyone want to come to dinner?

Kai Franklin is bringing pop-up dining back to Pukekohe.

Community 5 Sep 2024

Building better in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local construction waste champions are leading the charge in eco-friendly site practices.

Dogs 5 Sep 2024

Dog rule change protects shorebirds at Snells Beach

With Snells Beach a hotspot for threatened and at-risk shorebirds, a temporary dog rule change will protect them.

Community 4 Sep 2024

Dalton delighted with new role

Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor Angela Dalton has been appointed to chair a new Community Committee.

Community 4 Sep 2024

Emergency response puts local first

Papakura Local Board has endorsed a draft disaster resilience plan.

Community 4 Sep 2024

New lease for much-loved health clinic

New leases have been issued to clinics that provide vital health care to isolated Franklin communities.

Events

18 Mar 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Free tech help for older people - Albany

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device? Our friendly volunteers are a...

11 Mar 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Little Bounces with KangaKids - Te Atatū

KangaKids helps children grow confidence, creativity, and a love of healthy movement all in a pla...

11 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Glen Eden

Join us to help stimulate development of your baby’s body and brain.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club - Whangaparāoa

Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Birkenhead

Join our Rhymetime sessions with movement, songs, stories and bubbles!

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa

Babies, toddlers, parents and caregivers are welcome.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...