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Regional parks closed to protect kauri
Waitākere and Hunua ranges areas closed.
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Native planting restoration at Maungarei / Mt Wellington
Up to 10,000 native trees to be planted at Maungarei / Mt Wellington.
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Kauri dieback investigation underway on North Shore
A track at Chelsea Estate Heritage Park on Auckland’s North Shore has been closed as a precautionary measure while investigations are carried out on a kauri tree that may be affected by kauri dieback disease.
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Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill summit becomes vehicle-free
The tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill will permanently close to all motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters from mid May.
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Keeping kauri standing in the Hunua Ranges
A number of higher-risk tracks in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park have closed, as of 1 May.
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Improving water quality in the Whau
We have a serious issue in the Whau and throughout Auckland with the quality of our waterways.
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Twins into the swing of things
Twins Ila and Jaya Patel were unhappy when the monkey bars in their local park vanished, so they decided to do something about it.
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Serious about play
Council is working to address the disparity in the quality of some parks and playgrounds across the Auckland region.
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Events
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Mothers Information Group (Pregnancy, Labour and Birth)
Come along to receive guidance and support as you prepare for labour and birth.
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Make Days at the Maritime Museum
Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.
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Māngere Bridge Library school holiday programme
Join is these school holidays for a series of exciting events.
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Stargazer Trail
We have a whole constellation of celestial bodies twinkling around the Estate just waiting to be...
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July Holiday Experience
There is plenty of fantastic fun for everyone this July with minds-on and hands-on activities acr...
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July School Holidays at East Coast Bays Library
East Coast Bays Libraries School Holiday programme has something for everyone! Join us at one o...
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Matariki School Holidays - Takapuna Library
Come join us at Takapuna Library for family fun activities all holidays long.