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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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Auckland Family History Expo | Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.
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Shared Reading Group
Join us to enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cup of tea about a short story and a poem we...
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Chair Yoga and Living Well
Join us for a community engagement session on research into what older people in our community wa...
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Spring Show
Come along and enjoy a collection of stunning Spring blooms, plants, produce and floral arrangeme...
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Art in the Park
Art in the Park is the country’s breakout, artist-led show, and the largest art show in Australasia.
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Mt Albert Auckland Record Fair
Following the success of the first two Mt Albert Record Fairs, we are set to go again.