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Sports / Leisure 30 Aug 2019

Pukekohe ready to roar at ITM Auckland SuperSprint

ITM Auckland SuperSprint 2019 hits Pukekohe from September 13-15.

Arts 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.

Playgrounds 8 Aug 2019

Patumahoe basketball court plan accepted

Move over LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, the kids of Patumahoe are coming for you.

8 Aug 2019

Transport improvements key to success in southern growth areas

Increase in housing to go hand-in-hand with transport infrastructure.

Plans / Projects 6 Aug 2019

Plans to transform Drury and Pukekohe adopted

Plans to support significant future business and residential development to help tackle Auckland’s unprecedented growth have been adopted by Auckland Council.

Plans / Projects 5 Aug 2019

Franklin road safety projects approved

A range of projects made possible by Auckland Transport's Community Safety Fund will improve Franklin roads.

Community 31 Jul 2019

Papakura's swimming pools go solar

New Zealand’s largest solar-powered swimming pool heating system is now in place at Massey Aquatic Centre.

Community 29 Jul 2019

Local boards back emergency recovery plan

Local boards want any disaster recovery plan well circulated so people have as much information as possible.

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