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Surf school scores new boards

Young surfers who partake in Aotea Boardriders Club’s lessons have ended the year on a high, with brand new surfboards to learn on thanks to a local board grant.

‘Fab It Up’ spreads joy among street whānau

A day of pampering for our street whānau lifted their spirits.

Māngere Centre Park playground opens

Māngere Centre Park’s playground has just been revitalised with a rainbow of upgrades.

Grants make a difference in Waitākere

Sunvue Park concept plan gets go-ahead

A concept plan for a new, nature-based Ngāhere playspace at Sunvue Park in Glen Eden, designed in  partnership with tauira (students) from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi has been approved by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

A natural solution to weed control

A selection of local parks across Auckland were included in a three-month trial with Auckland Council maintenance contractors working to determine the value of vinegar as a natural, more environmentally friendly weed control option.

Rangatahi sought to join Tuia project

Auckland's five southern local boards are offering rangatahi the chance to join the Tuia mentoring programme.

Celebrating 10 years of Kelston Community Hub

Locals gathered at the Kelston Community Hub in December to celebrate 10 years since the hub opened.