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Awards open to Auckland farmers
Auckland Council has partnered with the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, so that the region’s farmers and horticulturists are eligible to enter the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards – with entries open until 31 October.
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Council supports conservation volunteers at Atiu Creek
Council is partnering with Conservation Volunteers NZ and will contribute $50,000 towards the Restore Ātiu Creek Ecology (RACE) project.
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Running for Auckland Council?
Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.
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Volunteers rescue Kōwhai Park from foreign invaders
Native plants are flourishing in Kōwhai Park once more, thanks to hard work by some green-fingered locals.
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Riverhead locals step up
Riverhead locals are transforming unused space into a new walkway.
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Spend a day in Warkworth
Just a 45-minute drive from central Auckland, the Warkworth region is the perfect destination for a day trip.
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Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft
Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.
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Events
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Drawn In - Kumeu Arts Members Exhibition of Drawing
This collection of drawings will serve to highlight the value of drawing.
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Get Fired - Kumeu Arts Members Exhibition of Ceramics
Our annual ceramics exhibition highlights the work of the many talented ceramic artists in our co...
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Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024
Spotlight on Sculpture and Matariki 2024 is being held for the month of July in all the downstair...
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Whangaparāoa Library's Music & Rhyme
Music and Rhyme is a fun and interactive session for children aged 3-5 years old.
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Storytime at Warkworth Library
Storytime is a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes. Ideal for kids ages 3-5 years, but young...
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Understanding Dementia
Come and listen to an essential talk by Brendan Hallam from Dementia Auckland about the different...
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Read to Mango
Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.