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Whau Pacific Festival delights
Celebrating three nights of spectacular celebrations and entertainment at the Whau Pacific Festival 2021.
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Vote to help showcase Ōrākei’s best in business
The Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards 2021 offer a chance for locals to show their love by voting for those they consider the best in the area.
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Local students explore Lake Tomarata
Tomarata students love nothing more than learning outdoors and they got the opportunity earlier this month when they explored the special character of Wellsford’s Lake Tomarata.
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Setting the stage for the future of play in the Waitākere Ranges area
With a growing population and a need to be able to plan for the future, a new plan to help guide future play improvements and spaces in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area has been developed.
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Myrtle Rust found on Aotea Great Barrier
Island residents asked to report sightings of Myrtle Rust which has now been discovered on Aotea Great Barrier
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Keeping Sunvue Park special for generations to come
Supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board, more than 50 members of the community came together to celebrate Matariki and put some hard mahi (work) in to help restore the whenua (land) by planting 700 eco-sourced native plants.
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Playground renewal welcomed at Keith Hay Park
Children can now get even more out of their time at Keith Hay Park thanks to the renewed playground at the southern end of the park, funded by Puketāpapa Local Board.
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Manurewa beach water improving
The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.
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Events
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Read to Mango
Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.
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Babies & Bubbles
Songs, movement, rhymes and bubbles for developing brains.
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Basic Digital Class
Learn basic digital skills to use in your day to day life.
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Ceramic Sculpture with Susan Browne
A class for the more experienced practitioner who wants to hone skills and develop further.
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Create Zone with Trina Smith
Learn to make, create and do all things arty and crafty.
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Drama Comms with Ella Crooks
Build creativity and confidence through activities and games to develop communication skills.
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Acoustic Guitar for Children with Peter Grahame
Learn and grow in the artistic abilities with material that builds upon their prior knowledge and...
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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...