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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.
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Change at the top for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
Members have split the three-year term in half with a different chair and deputy for each.
Events
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Fluffy & Fun Looming
Learning to weave is an ideal way to feel calm & focused and feel good through creativity!
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July School Holidays at East Coast Bays Library
East Coast Bays Libraries School Holiday programme has something for everyone! Join us at one o...
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays
Join us these school holidays for a series of exciting events.
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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...
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Digital Seniors free one on one tech support - Greenhithe
Seniors can learn to connect with friends and whanau online, sending photos, paying bills, online...
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Botanical & Observational Drawing
Join tutor Chloe Lam in botanical and observation drawing where students delve into the intricate...
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Creative Wooly Warmth
Come and learn how to make beautiful items from wool-a great skill to have.
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Crochet Club
Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.