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Library in the pipeline for Upper Harbour
Upper Harbour residents want a new multi-purpose facility that can meet the growing demand for library services.
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$6.5 million Te Pae o Kura upgrade complete
The much-anticipated $6.5 million refurbishment of Te Pae o Kura – Kelston Community Centre is complete and has been opened with a blessing.
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Local board agreement delivers for Rodney
Rodney’s parks, libraries, arts centres, rural halls and community centres will benefit from a total investment of $15.2 million.
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New names link past and present
More than 20 Franklin parks have received names from mana whenua iwi Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Aakitai Waiohua and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.
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Pahurehure plan says assets can be managed
A shoreline adaptation plan for Pahurehure, looking at how to manage assets along the inlet, has been adopted.
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Call on grants funds reflects tough times
The call on Manurewa Local Board grants funding again far exceeded what was on offer.
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Albert-Eden over the moon to support festival
Dominion Road Moon Festival is back for another year.
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Chopper action makes space for water
Helicopter back-up has been called in to rescue Lynfield’s Wairaki Stream from debris and blockages.
Events
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QUEENS
Employing a distinctive theatrical visual approach, crafted to mirror the bees' unique universe.
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Winter Poetry Festival
Come and catch amazing performances by local Tāmaki poets!
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Our Own Little Mess
Our Own Little Mess is a genre-bending live performance and bespoke digital audio experience that...
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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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Only Bones - Daniel Nodder
Only Bones – Daniel Nodder is the eleventh iteration of a series of solo shows grouped together u...
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Skate or Die
A group of boys find themselves stuck in the PlayStation game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2. To get o...
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Te Ao Hou
Boundaries of past and future are challenged, and wisdom flows from unexpected sources.