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Alcohol Ban extended for Birkenhead Town Centre
Kaipātiki Local Board has approved an extension of the alcohol ban around the Birkenhead Town Centre to 24-hours seven days a week.
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Waitematā Local Board welcomes new board member
Glenda Fryer has joined Waitematā Local Board following the resignation of former board member Sarah Trotman in October.
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Henderson Civic Building to close for refurbishment
The iconic Henderson Civic Building is set to close from 10 December until the middle of 2022 in order to undergo seismic remediation works and an interior refurbishment.
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Papakura students get board support
The latest Papakura Youth Scholarship recipients want to be doctors, nurses, lawyers, mental health advocates and gymnastics coaches.
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Creating art through cleaning – a Christmas makeover coming to Nelson Street laneway
A new creative artwork will emerge in the Nelson Street laneway just in time for Christmas.
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Albert-Eden schools set for a whale of a time
Three local schools in Albert-Eden have been able to sign up to the Whale Tales public arts trail thanks to funding support from Albert-Eden Local Board.
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Panmure squash facilities back in form
The Panmure Squash and Rackets Club building has been renovated and renewed thanks to Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board.
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New public park in store with addition to Te Ārai parkland
Around 154 hectares of coastal land has been vested to Auckland Council, part of a larger 180-hectare addition to the Te Ārai Regional Park.
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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...