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Environment 24 Nov 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Lorelle Stranghan

Lorelle Stranghan is an everyday hero rallying her neighbourhood on a rat-catching mission.

Environment 20 Nov 2017

Grant boosting medicinal garden knowledge

A local board community grant is helping a group of students grow a Māori medicinal garden.

Sports / Leisure 17 Nov 2017

Revamped Birkenhead skate park now open

An improved skate park is open for use at Birkenhead War Memorial Park.

Environment 16 Nov 2017

Join us in creating a pest-free Kaipātiki

Pest Free Kaipātiki is stepping up the war on weeds and predators and wants your help to defend our native bush and bird species.

Heritage 15 Nov 2017

Signs and footbridge celebrate Waterview Heritage Area

Waterview’s history has come to life with new signs and a footbridge reflecting the area's past.

Community 14 Nov 2017

Multicultural playgroup launches in Panmure

The Safari Multicultural playgroup was launched on Wednesday at the Panmure Community Hall.

Walkways 8 Nov 2017

AT launches Safer Communities programme

Auckland Transport aims to make it safer and easier to get around by foot in Papakura, Mt Roskill and Mangere Bridge.

Housing 8 Nov 2017

Green light for Avondale regeneration plan

Auckland Council’s Planning Committee has approved the over-arching plan for Avondale's regeneration.

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