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Waitākere zero waste centre wows MP
“A great success within the local community,” is how Scott Simpson, Associate Minister for the Environment, has described Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Centre.
Fire at Waitākere refuse centre
UPDATE: 1 June 7:45am. Auckland Council is assisting the Fire Service following a fire at its Waitākere Refuse Transfer Station buildings in Henderson.
New bins for Manukau and Howick
We are delivering new rubbish bins to residents in the Manukau and Howick wards throughout June and July.
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One 'Hell' of an opening
Hells Pizza and $15,000 of Atlas Concrete slabs are just two examples of generous community donors that have helped social enterprise Hibiscus Cost Zero Waste renovate Whangaparāoa’s Community Recycling Centre.
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Central Auckland: please get your rubbish out before 7am
If you live in central Auckland, your rubbish bin collection time will be changing from 9 October 2017 – make sure you don’t miss the truck!
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Rural halls a hit in Franklin
It’s been two years since the rural communities of Beachlands, Maraetai and Orere took charge of running their local hall, a move proving a hit with users.
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Mana whenua collaborate on bus station design
The Manukau Bus Station is being developed in partnership with mana whenua.
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Waitematā Good Citizen Awards 2017
Community individuals and groups were celebrated for making Waitematā a great place to live.
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Events
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Drop-In Ceramics Studio
Need some time to work on a project? Want some technical advice on your process? On Fridays you...
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Fibre Friday
Get ready to unwind and get crafty every Friday morning at New Lynn Library.
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Free Ukulele class & open mic
Join Sonia Wilson and the members of the 4 String Sing Ukulele Ensemble for our weekly Ukulele cl...
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Whangaparāoa Library's Wriggle & Rhyme
Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...
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Crafternoons
Come and get your craft on in a neurodivergent & queer friendly space at the library.
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English Conversation Class
Practice speaking English for everyday life in New Zealand and make new friends!
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Mandarin Rhymetime
Enjoy Chinese language and culture through music, stories, and activities!
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Lunchtime drop in drawing
Keen to practice your sketching and observation skills in a relaxed environment? Be inspired by a...
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