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Library in the pipeline for Upper Harbour
Upper Harbour residents want a new multi-purpose facility that can meet the growing demand for library services.
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Local board wants cleaner water and faster trips
Consultation feedback has seen moves to improve water quality included in the board's plans.
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Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library
The extensive upgrade of Ōrewa Library will be completed by next June, three months ahead of schedule.
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Grants help Hibiscus and Bays community projects
Forty-four organisations were awarded grants to support their work helping Hibiscus and Bays communities.
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Designing well-connected communities of the future
The Whenuapai structure plan is being updated. But what does that mean? What does a structure plan do?
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Board grants help the Upper Harbour community
Over $77,000 has been allocated to community groups by the Upper Harbour Local Board.
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Winter is planting time in Upper Harbour
Volunteers are gearing up this winter to plant thousands of native plants in local parks.
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Pollution prevention in Rosedale
Businesses are being helped to reduce industrial pollution risks to Upper Harbour waterways.
Events
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Bi-lingual Storytime
Bi-lingual session, we will introduce children to the sound of different languages & introduce th...
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Code Club
At Code Club you can learn how to make cool games, animations & websites!
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Chess Club
Chess Club for all ages, bring your friends & family and have a game in the library.
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Kōrero Mai te reo Māori conversation group
A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.
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Sunday Book Chat
Join us for tea and coffee while engaging in conversation over current literary selections.
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Tech Mondays
Free drop in digital help with our friendly librarians for smartphones & tablets.
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Babies & Bubbles
Songs, movement, rhymes and bubbles for developing brains.
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Digital Seniors Free Tech Help - East Coast Bays
Digital Seniors coaches can help seniors with things such as connecting with friends and whanau o...