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Forum backs Coastguard appeal
A collaborative, community-based approach will be vital in reducing the number of preventative drownings on the Manukau, Coastguard has told the Manukau Harbour Forum.
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Airport goes hi-tech to protect harbour
Putting an airport on a harbour means protection measures have to be taken.
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Te Auaunga Oakley Creek’s recovery mulch more than just debris removal
As a result of the recent debris removal from Te Auaunga Oakley Creek, 75 cubic metres of mulch was chipped from failed trees and donated to Friends of Oakley Creek..
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Windmill Pavilion revamp whirled around in time for netball season
The pavilion is now dressed ready to impress for the 2024 season with a newly upgraded kiosk and covered space, toilet facilities, first aid room and storage.
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Introducing Albert-Eden Local Board's new chair
Kendyl Smith tags in as Albert-Eden Local Board’s new chair, while Margi Watson steps in as new deputy chair, as agreed at the start of the term.
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Play your part at Puketāpapa parks
In Puketāpapa there are a number of outstanding parks for the community to enjoy, and the local board is reminding park users to take care of these spaces so that everyone can enjoy them.
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Nicholson Park serves up refreshed facilities
Mount Eden tennis courts have made a smashing return to service with a reopening by Tennis Auckland and Auckland Council elected members, following Nicholson Park's upgrade.
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Saturday night fever at Potters Park
For one afternoon only, on Saturday 13 April, from 12pm Potters Park transforms into a dancefloor for Dancing in Parks.
Events
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The Auckland Papercraft Show
The show is for people interested in cardmaking, scrapbooking, Mixed Media, art journalling, stam...
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Lunchtime drop in drawing
Keen to practice your sketching and observation skills in a relaxed environment? Be inspired by a...
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Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta Native Planting Day
Join us for a day of native planting on Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta / Big King.
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E-Waste Drop off Day
Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event!
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Death Cafe
Death Café is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...
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Kids Only Market
Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.
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Music at Midday
Music at Midday returns to Pah Homestead with an hour of free live music from 12 to 1pm each Satu...