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Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura
From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.
Parks go smokefree in Upper Harbour
Upper Harbour Local Board has moved to make its 10 most popular local parks and reserves smokefree.
Zoo tales: Rotoroa field trips
In this week’s Zoo tales, Auckland Zoo’s Rotoroa Island education officer Brian takes us on a field trip (with orca and kiwi!) and tells us why wildlife education is important as well as fun.
Driving permits for some west coast beaches
Recognising that driving on the beach is very different from driving on the road, the council has a permit system in place for people wanting to drive on the very popular Muriwai and Kariotahi beaches.
North Rodney council proposed
The Northern Action Group (NAG) has applied to the Local Government Commission to create a North Rodney Unitary Council.
Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club enters the drone zone
A surveillance drone will help save lives at Karekare.
Five years of progress in Ōtara-Papatoetoe
With Auckland Council recently reaching its fifth anniversary, we take a closer look at the local progress in Ōtara, Manukau and Papatoetoe.
Ōrākei Community Patrol celebrates milestone
The Ōrākei Community Patrol has celebrated an important milestone in its goal to provide greater safety for the Ōrākei suburb.
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Events
‘Madame Curie’ family craft workshop
School holiday educational presentation about double Nobel prize-winning scientist, Marie Sklodowska Curie.
Diwali Lamp Making
Celebrate Diwali by making a Diya lamp, through provided upcycled arts and crafts.
HeritageTalks: History in a Coffee Cup – better than your latte fix with Tony Batistich
Hear history from Tony Batistich with a cup of coffee.
HeritageTalks: Ulumate Project: Sacredness of Human Hair Series
A journey to make a contemporary ulu cavu wig and revive the ancient practice of Fijian wig making.
HeritageTalks: Ulumate Project: Sacredness of Human Hair Series - with Daren Kamali and Joana Monolagi
Learn about human hair wig, the ancient practice of Fijian wig making.
School Holidays – Steampunk
Use creative instincts and abilities along with recycled discarded objects to create steampunk masks.