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Avondale College receives sports facility boost
Avondale’s budding sports stars have received a major boost after a funding award to maintain and improve the operation of local facilities.
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University design students shape their own backyard
St Paul Street is being renewed by the people who use it most – students of AUT.
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Tennis and squash club gets major boost
Papakura Tennis and Squash Club has received a major funding boost.
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Mt Roskill Library switches to solar
Local library and adjoining Fickling Convention Centre in Mt Roskill gets renewable energy boost thanks to central government’s Community Renewable Energy Fund.
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Puketāpapa shines a light on local volunteers
A total of 26 volunteers were recently recognised for their commitment to the Puketāpapa community during an awards celebration at Fickling Convention Centre.
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Ōrākei sports fields by numbers
Sports field bookings are now open, find out some fun facts about the fields of Ōrākei.
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Station ready for return of trains
Pukekohe Station is ready for use but trains from the station are delayed for now.
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Help us plan to protect our precious coastline
North Shore residents are being asked to give input on important plans to manage and protect local coastal areas by having their say on the draft Weiti Estuary to Devonport Peninsula Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP).
Events
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Christmas at Buckland Hall
Christmas at Buckland Hall is a truly magical event for all the family.
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Bach Musica NZ: Bach Christmas Oratorio (parts 4-6)
Bach Musica NZ, conducted by their Music Director Rita Paczian, will be joined by vocal soloists...
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Preserving & Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations
Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over the Christmas period.
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Stanley Street presents Celebrate Christmas
As the end of the year draws near our thoughts turn to our traditions for the festive season, and...
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Tunes 4 Tamariki Christmas | Kirihimete
Get together with the Auckland Philharmonia for some sing-a-long, dance-a-long family festive fun.