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Youth / Rangatahi 27 Aug 2019

Franklin youngsters to tell area's stories

Some of Franklin’s youngest artists are preparing for their stage debuts at Retelling our Stories in November.

Plans / Projects 27 Aug 2019

Community to have say on development of Waikumete Cemetery

Auckland Council is investigating opportunities for the development of additional burial capacity within Waikumete Cemetery.

Plans / Projects 27 Aug 2019

More burial capacity for Waikumete Cemetery

Six areas have been approved for development to increase burial capacity at Waikumete Cemetery.

Transport 27 Aug 2019

Road safety improvements on the way in Waitematā

Improvements will be made to roads in the Waitematā Local Board area thanks to budget from the Community Safety Fund.

27 Aug 2019

Fashion police to issue tickets to stylish Aucklanders

Fashion police will hit Auckland streets this week issuing tickets to stylish pedestrians during New Zealand Fashion Week, from August 26 to September 1.

Technology / Innovation 27 Aug 2019

Vector lights to shine in support of Daffodil Day

Vector Lights will shine yellow and blue for three nights to support Daffodil Day, symbolising hope for one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer.

Community 26 Aug 2019

Off-licence application withdrawal welcomed in Māngere

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has welcomed the withdrawal of an off-licence application for a liquor store in Vine Street, Māngere East.

Community 26 Aug 2019

Great Barrier Island community nursery prepares for grand opening

The final touches are going on Aotea / Great Barrier's new community native plant nursery this week ahead of its grand opening on August 31.

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