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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.
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Flex your green fingers
Auckland Council offers free workshops, run by the Compost Collective, that will get you started with composting and teach you how to put the goodness back into your garden.
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Community project a success
The Warkworth Cement Works Walkway is proving how successful community-led projects can be when supported by local board and Auckland Council funding.
Events
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School Holiday Art Programme
The UXBRIDGE School Holiday Art workshops are available for bookings now. Options for July are fe...
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Clothing Upcycling Workshop
In this hands-on workshop participants will be able to practice these techniques and take home a...
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July School Holidays at Blockhouse Bay Library - Matariki
Come along to one of our great events.
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Matariki School Holiday-Waitakere Central Library
Join us for these exciting events.
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Vector Lights for World Choir Games 2024
World Choir Games is coming to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for the first time!
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July School Holidays Art Workshops for kids
Each Workshop is a perfect blend of creativity, fun, and skill-building, ensuring a magical holid...
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July School Holidays at Howick Library - Matariki
Join us for a bunch of fun activities this school holidays!
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July School Holidays at Titirangi Library - Matariki
Join us for games, activities and more.