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Sports / Leisure 28 Jul 2016

Sugary drinks dropped from leisure centres

Auckland Council is dropping sugar-sweetened drinks from vending machines at its leisure centres.

Environment 28 Jul 2016

Hunua Project scoops top environmental award

Protecting the treasured Hunua Ranges recognised at Local Government Awards.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Community 27 Jul 2016

Manurewa’s volunteers recognised

Manurewa’s unsung heroes – its volunteers – were the stars of the show at the recent Manurewa Local Board Community Volunteer Awards.

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Beaches 26 Jul 2016

Plan agreed for Huia Domain and foreshore

A plan to reduce erosion on the Huia Domain and foreshore has been approved by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

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