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Maker movement putting power in young people’s hands
Creative champions and technology have come together in an initiative called Makerhood, helping people rediscover the art of making and encouraging people to tinker, fix and make stuff rather than consume it.
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Live events pump up the volume
Discover free live events and performances at your local Auckland Council art centre.
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Councillors champion new bin service for Manukau
Manukau Ward Councillors Alf Filipaina and Fa’anānā Efeso Collins are encouraging residents to embrace rather than fear the move from rubbish bags to bins.
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Makeover for Ōtara community centre
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has approved designs for a redevelopment of Te Puke o Tara Community Centre in Ōtara.
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Planning the Manukau of the future
Plans to transform central Manukau are starting to paint a picture of what the heart of the south might look like in 2040.
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WATCH: AMETI Eastern Busway
The Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) Eastern Busway is a group of projects in south-east Auckland that will improve transport choices and connections in the area.
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Free health checks for rental properties
Landlords with rentals in the Māngere-Ōtahuhu, Whau, Puketāpapa and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area could be eligible for a free assessment on their properties along with help to make them warmer and more energy-efficient.
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Manukau and Howick residents get to bin the bags
Residents in the former Manukau City Council area will say goodbye to rubbish bags this year as Auckland Council introduces rubbish wheelie bins.
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Events
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Garden Club
Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.
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TnT (Tupu and Teens)
All Tupu & Teens are welcome to join us in our weekly activities celebrating various themes, holi...
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World Drowning Prevention Day
Drowning Prevention Auckland are pleased to invite you to the third World Drowning Prevention Day...
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Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day
Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.
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Composting Workshops - August
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
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Otahuhu Food Festival
The Otahuhu Food Festival is an all day family event with over 120 food stalls and truck.