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Māngere's swarming midge fly problem gone
The pesky midge fly population on the Māngere foreshore is at its lowest ever, thanks to the innovation of a Watercare environmental scientist determined to reduce chemicals in pest control.
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Waitākere parks international award winners
Two parks in the Waitākere Ranges have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
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Safer streets for Konini Primary as part of Vibrant Streets project
A project to help provide safer streets around Konini Primary School in Glen Eden is set to go ahead as part of the new Auckland Council Vibrant Streets programme.
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Thumbs up for the Observation Green design
Developing a new park at Observation Green, Hobsonville Point took a step forward with Upper Harbour Local Board approving the final design late last year.
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Playgrounds top of the agenda for Henderson-Massey Local Board
It was all about the playgrounds for Henderson-Massey Local Board during its most recent business meeting, with approval given for three playgrounds in the area.
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Predator Free Franklin turning hunters into hunted
Franklin Local Board Chair Andy Baker, says what started out as a few committed people catching possums, has snowballed into a movement that stretches across the board area.
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More frequent bus services, urban forest and cycling and walking upgrades for Manurewa-Papakura in proposed Climate Action Package
Manurewa-Papakura residents will benefit from a boost in investment in bus services, cycling and walking, as well as tree planting, if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Bud...
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Events
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Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024
Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024 is being held for the month of July in all the downstair...
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18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards
Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.
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The Walters Prize 2024
The Walters Prize is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious contemporary art award.
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Composting Workshops
Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.
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Aotea Square Ice Rink
The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!
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Community Tai Chi
Join us at Mt Albert Library for FREE community Tai Chi sessions.
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Parawhenua Kōmaru Solar Tsunamis
Get hands-on with magnets, play with a plasma ball, generate your own electricity, make an aurora...
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Whai
Experience 'Whai', a new and captivating light-based artwork by artist Janine Williams.