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Cultural 4 Oct 2019

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival to return in January 2020

The story of Tāmaki Makaurau and the waka that sailed here will take centre stage in January 2020 when the region celebrates its Māori heritage through the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival.

Environment 4 Oct 2019

Making Waiheke a haven for native wildlife

Te Korowai o Waiheke Trust aims to make Waiheke Island the world's first predator-free urban island.

Community 3 Oct 2019

Kariaotahi surf club gets new lease

Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi has been granted a new lease on its beach site.

Community 3 Oct 2019

Papakura Local Board grant funds child car seat campaign

Papakura Local Board has made a $4000 grant to Māori Wardens to fund a child car seat campaign.

Environment 3 Oct 2019

Volunteers give penguins a helping hand

The efforts of community volunteers mean penguins now have a safe place to nest when they come ashore at Leigh.

Plans / Projects 3 Oct 2019

Stormwater upgrade for Waiheke's Fourth Ave

Work is starting to reduce road and property flooding in Onetangi and to improve the quality of the water flowing to the sea.

Environment 2 Oct 2019

Report reveals tree cover data for Ōrākei

A new report reveals data about urban tree cover in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

2 Oct 2019

Survey finds young people want more to do

The results of a Franklin Local Board survey to help it understand community needs for young people have been released.

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