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Long grass on motorway verges helping keep dotterels safe
The NZ Transport Agency is deliberately letting the grass grow long on some verges along the Northern Motorway to help protect endangered dotterels in the area.
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Enjoy your Albany
Did you know that Albany and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? From parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.
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Thanks for your feedback!
Consultation on Auckland Council’s 21 draft local board plans closed on Friday 30 June, and community feedback will now be taken into account before the plans are finalised.
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This souper hero is warming hearts
Whangaparāoa resident Julie King works tirelessly to support vulnerable and financially struggling people in her area.
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Public artworks make a splash at Albany pool
Korean-Kiwi artist Seung Yul Oh is making a splash at Albany Stadium Pool with the unveiling of his latest works, Upon a Pond and Drop a Loop.
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Meet conservation hero Gwenda Pulham
OurAuckland chats to the winner of Conservation Hero's Influencer catagory: Gwenda Pulham.
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Albany community hub to open in July
A $1.2 million community hub in the Albany Domain is set to open in July.
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Beau Monga headlines Urbanesia's Pacific Day Out
The X-Factor winner will be one of the star attractions at this exciting event, celebrating contemporary Pacific art and culture.
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Events
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July School Holidays at East Coast Bays Library
East Coast Bays Libraries School Holiday programme has something for everyone! Join us at one o...
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays
Join us these school holidays for a series of exciting events.
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Digital Seniors free one on one tech support - Greenhithe
Seniors can learn to connect with friends and whanau online, sending photos, paying bills, online...
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Botanical & Observational Drawing
Join tutor Chloe Lam in botanical and observation drawing where students delve into the intricate...
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Creative Wooly Warmth
Come and learn how to make beautiful items from wool-a great skill to have.
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Crochet Club
Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.
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Cozy Clay Cats Workshop
Join tutor Ricki Meake to learn the three fundamental clay techniques to create a cozy clay cat,...
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Decorate a Cat T-Shirt
Join tutor Estel Slabbert In our engaging Decorate a Cat Shirt class to print, paint, and draw yo...