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Whakanewha Regional Park
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Making the most of our green space
Auckland Council has bought a 78ha property next to Te Rau Pūriri Regional Park on the southern edge of Kaipara Harbour.
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Youth voice strong in Waitematā
Waitematā has become the first of Auckland’s local boards to sign up to the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative.
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Housing area takes shape
Tāmaki Redevelopment Company, in partnership with Housing New Zealand, plans to build approximately 400 new homes in Glen Innes.
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Aquatic centre upgrade making waves
Patrons are beginning to enjoy the benefits of the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre’s redevelopment.
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Community grants in Franklin
Franklin Local Board has new principles guiding how community grants are allocated and managed.
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Centre plan to help shape Milford
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has adopted the Milford Centre Plan.
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Supporting the Manukau Harbour Forum
Manukau Harbour is benefiting from the support of local boards.
Events
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Matariki i Papakura
Get ready to groove in this special free Matariki concert where music, culture and community come...
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Symphony of Theatre and Opera - 12 Lectures on Singing
Through 12 months of comprehensive and systematic course study, you will initially master the con...
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Dough Modelling
Come and join Glenfield Library’s dough modelling workshop with our modelling master, Miaomiao.
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An Intimate Evening with Tabitha Booth
Join lounge singer Tabitha Booth for an intimate evening of unhinged comedy like no other.
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Matariki at the Maritime
Join us at the water’s edge to make your own tukutuku whētu.
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Afterours
We invite you to contemplate the pieces and come to one of two kōrero which will be facilitated t...
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Aotea Square Ice Rink
The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!
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Finding the Stars - Northcote
Come along to a FREE ‘UV blacklight’ treasure hunt competition!