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Cultural 4 Oct 2019

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival to return in January 2020

The story of Tāmaki Makaurau and the waka that sailed here will take centre stage in January 2020 when the region celebrates its Māori heritage through the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival.

Environment 4 Oct 2019

Making Waiheke a haven for native wildlife

Te Korowai o Waiheke Trust aims to make Waiheke Island the world's first predator-free urban island.

Plans / Projects 3 Oct 2019

Stormwater upgrade for Waiheke's Fourth Ave

Work is starting to reduce road and property flooding in Onetangi and to improve the quality of the water flowing to the sea.

1 Oct 2019

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board awards more than $117,000 in grants

The Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board first round of local and capital grants for the 2019/2020 financial year

1 Oct 2019

New Ecology Vision facilitator for Great Barrier Island

Taryn Wilks of Sustainable Aotea has been appointed as Great Barrier Island’s new Ecology Vision facilitator.

Walkways 1 Oct 2019

New greenway connection for Western Springs

A new greenway connection is coming to Western Springs.

Playgrounds 30 Sep 2019

New playground for Grey Lynn’s Home Reserve

A new playground and other improvements are on their way to reserve on Home Street, Grey Lynn.

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