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Have your say on the Eastern Busway
Auckland Transport is keen to hear the community’s views on the next stage of the Eastern Busway project, a 5km stretch linking Pakuranga and Botany.
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Love Leigh - exploring Rodney's highlights
From secluded coves to exotic wildlife, Lisa Toi, long-time Rodney resident, offers her highlights package for Leigh.
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Upper Waitematā community nursery project recognised
An innovative project growing native plants for large scale restoration projects in the Upper Harbour Local Board area was a finalist in the Auckland Mayoral Conservation Awards.
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Leigh’s little blue penguin project recognised
A finalist in Auckland's Mayoral Conservation Awards, the Warkworth Forest & Bird Little Penguin Project is the culmination of many years of collaboration with the Leigh community.
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Takapuna’s revitalized town centre complete and open for business
Takapuna is welcoming visitors and Christmas shoppers to its freshly revitalised town centre following the completion of the Hurstmere Road transformation project.
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Rangatahi scholarships awarded
Twenty young people will begin their studies next year armed with Manurewa local Board Rangatahi Youth Scholarships.
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Plans in place to make Karioitahi visits safe
Franklin Local Board’s Waiuku representatives are liaising with police to prevent unwanted behaviour around Karioitahi Beach over summer.
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Franklin environmental heroes recognised
Two Franklin groups have won Mayoral Conservation Awards.
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Throw & Pinch
Explore a mixture of hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
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Kids' Watercolours with Susannah MacDonald
Come along and create a handful of projects in an enjoyable environment.
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Drawing, Cartooning and Animation with Leo Alonso
In this fun class, students will explore cartooning, animation, sketching and drawing techniques.
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Advanced Illustration Techniques for Teens with Leo Alonso
Give them the gestures and expressions that make you believe they have personality, think and hav...
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Clay Modelling with Susan Browne
Learn the techniques of hand-building and sculpting with clay.
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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...
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Draw & Paint Adult Group
The Draw and Paint Group is for people of all ages and of all skill levels; from beginners to pro...
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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...