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Educational 3 Feb 2020

New look planned for Franklin library

Changes are planned for Franklin: The Centre to add a new community meeting and increased office space for local board staff.

Community 30 Jan 2020

Registrations now open for Diversity Festival performers and stallholders

A true picture of south Auckland will be on display when diverse communities come together to celebrate at Diversity Festival.

Community 29 Jan 2020

New playground for Maungawhau in time for summer

The popular children’s playground on Normanby Road at the foot of Maungawhau / Mt Eden is getting a makeover! A brand new adventure park will be in place by mid-December, in time for school holidays.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - James Wright

James Wright's sculpture Ratiti Mya is on display at the Auckland Botanic Gardens this summer.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - Bing Dawe

Christchurch-based sculptor Bing Dawe is exhibiting at Sculpture in the Gardens until 6 March 2016.

Beaches 29 Jan 2020

New dog rules for Point Chevalier Beach

New dog access rules for Point Chevalier Beach aim to balance the needs of all users of the beach.

Community 29 Jan 2020

New Onehunga shared path now open

Moving around Onehunga just got a lot easier with Onehunga’s new cycle network, which is now officially open.

Community 29 Jan 2020

Late night CBD safe zone up and running

Auckland Safe Zone is setting up at Queen Elizabeth Square, Britomart, from 5 February to 19 March on weekend nights when there’s a lot going on in the city.

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