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Community 9 May 2019

Neighbours Day events a success in Franklin

If this year's Neighbours Day celebrations are anything to go by, folk in Franklin make great neighbours.

Arts 9 May 2019

Fundraising campaign launched to keep guardian at Matiatia

A community fundraising campaign has been launched on Waiheke to buy a sculpture installed as part of this year's Sculpture on the Gulf.

Playgrounds 8 May 2019

Māra Hūpara – ancient innovation in play, learning and exercise

A new space at Oakley Creek brings together ancient Māori play artefacts into a single space to create a traditional Māori playground.

Environment 8 May 2019

How Los Angeles tackled its pollution problem

The city of LA's response to environmental issues shows the solutions to some of our biggest global problems start local.

Environment 8 May 2019

Young Leaders Programme a school holiday success

Forty-three young sustainability leaders participated in a three-day wānanga during the April school holidays.

Environment 8 May 2019

Volunteers essential to protect green spaces in Ōrākei

Volunteers are needed for a series of planting days planned by Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 8 May 2019

Traffic solution sought on Great South Road

Papakura Local Board has asked Auckland Transport for an update on plans affecting Takanini’s Great South Road bus lanes.

Community 7 May 2019

Franklin sports groups get funding

Franklin Local Board has approved more than $200,000 in grants under its Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Plan.

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