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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

11 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Mahurangi East

A fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults to help stimulate brain function and memory...

11 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Jump Jiggle Jive - Pakuranga

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs). 

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

New Lynn Chess Club

Come along and learn how to play chess, practice your skills and make some new friends!

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Waipareira Whānau Support Centres

Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a dog

Introducing our read to a dog programme! Read to a dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

04 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Bilingual Rhymetime - Waitākere

We will sing songs, tell stories, and dance about!

04 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Ōrewa

Give your brain a workout! Join our weekly Brain Charge sessions especially designed for older pe...

28 Jan 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Caffeine and Craft

Come along to be part of a crafting group.