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Cultural 6 Oct 2020

City of Sails hosts Tuia 250 flotilla

Tāmaki Makaurau is set to welcome Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla into the Waitematā on Friday 25 October.

6 Oct 2020

Auckland Harbour Bridge evokes blue water for our voyagers

Vector Lights for Tuia 250 will pay tribute to the city’s long, rich and courageous voyaging history with a bespoke light show on Auckland Harbour Bridge.

30 Sep 2020

Myers Park improvements a step closer

New design features planned for Myers Park will reflect the site's heritage and Māori culture.

Community 28 Sep 2020

Migrant and former refugee women supported through volunteering in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board's community grants programme is supporting migrant and former refugee women to learn new skills and get better connected in the community.

Community 25 Sep 2020

Tamariki connecting with nature through gardening on Waiheke

Waiheke Island Playcentre benefits from Environmental Grant.

Environment 25 Sep 2020

Environmental projects get support on Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Projects will address ecological and biosecurity challenges on the island and see improvements to freshwater systems.

Plans / Projects 18 Sep 2020

Waitematā Local Board backs Leys Institute restoration

Waitematā Local Board has endorsed the development of a detailed business case for the restoration of the Leys Institute buildings.

Waste 14 Sep 2020

Recycling collections go electric on Waiheke

Waiheke Island gets into the fast lane of zero waste with the arrival of Auckland Council’s first zero emissions electric vehicle for roadside rubbish and recycling collections.

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