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Pou recognises significance of harbour
A pou named Ngaa Hua o Te Maanuka, carved by Dean Flavell (Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua), tells a story of the importance of the Manukau Harbour.
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Board funding applications open
Eligible community groups, organisations, schools and providers can now apply for the Quick Response grant (up to $2,000) and Local Grants (over $2,000).
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Thumbs up for local board grants programme
Funding applications for Ōtara-Papatoetoe board’s 2024/2025 grants programme is open and closes 9 August 2024.
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How we represent you in Rodney: Time to have your say
Rodney residents urged to give feedback on some proposed, but significant local changes in the council's representation review.
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Helping little hands have a greener future
Toddlers from Best Start in Marne Road Papakura will soon be planting their own vegetables.
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Green Thumb Crew: Young Gardeners of Tupu
Meet one of the many groups of passionate young gardeners, responding to the call to combat climate change and actively champion sustainable living in Ōtara.
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More for youth and big plans for parks
Find out about some of the projects being funded in the next year by Waitematā Local Board.
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Upskilling community groups and another step towards zero waste
Find out about new projects being funded by the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.
Events
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Winter Poetry Festival
Come and catch amazing performances by local Tāmaki poets!
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Our Own Little Mess
Our Own Little Mess is a genre-bending live performance and bespoke digital audio experience that...
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Drawn In - Kumeu Arts Members Exhibition of Drawing
This collection of drawings will serve to highlight the value of drawing.
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Get Fired - Kumeu Arts Members Exhibition of Ceramics
Our annual ceramics exhibition highlights the work of the many talented ceramic artists in our co...
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Only Bones - Daniel Nodder
Only Bones – Daniel Nodder is the eleventh iteration of a series of solo shows grouped together u...
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Skate or Die
A group of boys find themselves stuck in the PlayStation game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2. To get o...
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Te Ao Hou
Boundaries of past and future are challenged, and wisdom flows from unexpected sources.
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Call For Exhibition Proposals 2025
Auckland Council is calling for proposals from creatives to show your work across Franklin Arts C...