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Environment 15 Jul 2024

Chopper action makes space for water

Helicopter back-up has been called in to rescue Lynfield’s Wairaki Stream from debris and blockages.

Community 11 Jul 2024

Howick Kauri Kids provider secured

During the Howick Local Board meeting on Thursday 27 June the Board unanimously voted to enter a conditional contract with Community Kids (trading as Howick Kids) to take on the license of Howick Kauri Kids.

Conservation 11 Jul 2024

Funds on offer to improve waterways

A helping hand is being offered to landowners to help improve the area's waterways.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Jul 2024

Papakura wants to get busy at leisure centre

Papakura Local Board has adopted a work programme that includes upgrade work at the leisure centre.

Community 11 Jul 2024

Funding celebrates diversity in Henderson-Massey

Projects and initiatives celebrating diversity and inclusion in the community have received funding in the work programme for the next year recently approved by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 11 Jul 2024

Puketāpapa gets $13+ million boost

This investment was approved by Puketāpapa Local Board to support the board’s goals outlined in its 2023 plan, which prioritises local outcomes and aligns with the Auckland Plan.

Community 10 Jul 2024

Papakura stands behind green plans

Papakura Local Board has committed funding to a range of green projects.

Community 10 Jul 2024

Kaipātiki board explores third party delivery for Kauri Kids

At its Business Meeting this week, Kaipātiki Local Board agreed to explore third party delivery for the Kaipātiki Kauri Kids centres now that regional funding for the programme has ended.

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14 Feb 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

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14 Feb 2026 - 09 May 2026

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14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

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07 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

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02 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

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17 Jan 2026 - 04 Apr 2026

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10 Jan 2026 - 03 Apr 2026

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