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Albert-Eden over the moon to support festival
Dominion Road Moon Festival is back for another year.
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Howick Kauri Kids provider secured
During the Howick Local Board meeting on Thursday 27 June the Board unanimously voted to enter a conditional contract with Community Kids (trading as Howick Kids) to take on the license of Howick Kauri Kids.
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Funds on offer to improve waterways
A helping hand is being offered to landowners to help improve the area's waterways.
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Let there be light - solar light
Manurewa Local Board has adopted a work programme covering what it hopes to deliver this financial year.
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Papakura wants to get busy at leisure centre
Papakura Local Board has adopted a work programme that includes upgrade work at the leisure centre.
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Funding celebrates diversity in Henderson-Massey
Projects and initiatives celebrating diversity and inclusion in the community have received funding in the work programme for the next year recently approved by Henderson-Massey Local Board.
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Papakura stands behind green plans
Papakura Local Board has committed funding to a range of green projects.
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Kaipātiki board explores third party delivery for Kauri Kids
At its Business Meeting this week, Kaipātiki Local Board agreed to explore third party delivery for the Kaipātiki Kauri Kids centres now that regional funding for the programme has ended.
Events
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School Holiday Art Programme
The UXBRIDGE School Holiday Art workshops are available for bookings now. Options for July are fe...
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Clothing Upcycling Workshop
In this hands-on workshop participants will be able to practice these techniques and take home a...
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July School Holidays at Blockhouse Bay Library - Matariki
Come along to one of our great events.
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Matariki School Holiday-Waitakere Central Library
Join us for these exciting events.
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Vector Lights for World Choir Games 2024
World Choir Games is coming to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for the first time!
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July School Holidays Art Workshops for kids
Each Workshop is a perfect blend of creativity, fun, and skill-building, ensuring a magical holid...
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July School Holidays at Howick Library - Matariki
Join us for a bunch of fun activities this school holidays!
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July School Holidays at Titirangi Library - Matariki
Join us for games, activities and more.