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Playground open at Turner Reserve
As part of a series of Puketāpapa Local Board-funded playground upgrades, Turner Reserve in Mt Roskill, now has a fun range of play equipment.
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Running for Auckland Council?
Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.
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Foxy addition to Mt Albert reserve
The Albert-Eden community now has a double flying fox at the Mt Albert Recreational Reserve in Wairere Avenue.
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Bringing our heritage to life
Check out this amazing History Alive series to see how much Auckland has changed over the past 100 years!
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Explore the Waikōwhai Walkway
The 10km walkway follows the northern shore of the Manukau Harbour, between Lynfield Cove and the Onehunga foreshore.
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Celebrating Puketāpapa's history
Puketāpapa Local Board has published two heritage studies perfect for anyone interested in the area’s history.
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Aquatic centre upgrade making waves
Patrons are beginning to enjoy the benefits of the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre’s redevelopment.
Events
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The Auckland Papercraft Show
The show is for people interested in cardmaking, scrapbooking, Mixed Media, art journalling, stam...
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Lunchtime drop in drawing
Keen to practice your sketching and observation skills in a relaxed environment? Be inspired by a...
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Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta Native Planting Day
Join us for a day of native planting on Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta / Big King.
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E-Waste Drop off Day
Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event!
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Death Cafe
Death Café is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...
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Kids Only Market
Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.
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Music at Midday
Music at Midday returns to Pah Homestead with an hour of free live music from 12 to 1pm each Satu...