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Playground review: City suburb's hidden gem
A timber fort is the main attraction at this Freemans Bay park.
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Rural recycling bins for Franklin
Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.
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Children's artwork lines Hobson Bay walkway
Artworks by local children now adorn the picturesque Hobson Bay walkway, giving the area an inviting splash of colour.
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New Ōtāhuhu Station opens this week
Auckland’s newest transport centre at Ōtāhuhu Station will open on 29 October, heralding the roll-out of a simpler public transport network for south Auckland.
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Flower of the week: California poppy
California poppy flowers close at night and open when the sun touches them in the morning.
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Turning problems into healthier play areas
Two Mt Roskill reserves are about to be transformed to stop stormwater flooding and restore the area's natural ecology.
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Main construction work starting on Manukau Bus Station
Main construction work on the Manukau Bus Station will start next week, following Auckland Transport’s decision to award the contract to NZ Strong.
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Gibbs Farm Visit
Join us for a rare opportunity to experience this private art collection on a Gibbs Farm Visit.
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The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: City Lights
Come along to enjoy this very exciting event.
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Christmas on the Green
It's a perfect excuse to get your family and friends together for an evening of Christmas magic.
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Christmas at Buckland Hall
Christmas at Buckland Hall is a truly magical event for all the family.
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Bach Musica NZ: Bach Christmas Oratorio (parts 4-6)
Bach Musica NZ, conducted by their Music Director Rita Paczian, will be joined by vocal soloists...
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