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Cultural 11 Oct 2019

Council programme to improve marae conditions

Six marae in Franklin and Papakura will benefit from Auckland Council's Marae Infrastructure Programme.

Heritage 11 Oct 2019

Te reo Māori names approved for Papakura parks

Parks across Papakura could be gifted a name to reflect Māori heritage in public places if they are accepted by mana whenua.

Arts 10 Oct 2019

Auckland Art Gallery to stage Pacific dance showcase

Three emerging choreographers will showcase their work at a free public event at Auckland’s Art Gallery during Artweek.

Community 10 Oct 2019

Eastern Bays mum inspires families to reduce waste

An Eastern Bays local is supporting sustainable living in her community through recycling events she’s spearheaded at St Heliers School Hall since 2008.

Parks / Outdoors 9 Oct 2019

Ecology themed playground on the way for Western Springs

A brand new playground is on the way for Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park.

Plans / Projects 9 Oct 2019

Community digs the upgrade to Northcote’s Greenslade Reserve

Hundreds of children came to Digger Day on 28 September to see the plans to transform Greenslade Reserve into a multi-purpose outdoor facility.

Walkways 8 Oct 2019

Grants to be used to develop path project

Papakura Local Board has agreed grants awarded for a memorial wall can instead be used on a pathway project at Pulman Park.

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