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Local boards contribute $90,000 to support Papatoetoe tornado victims
Two local boards have committed $90,000 between them to bolster Auckland Council’s Mayoral Relief Fund for those suffering in the wake of the tornado that swept through Papatoetoe on 19 June.
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Howick children at the forefront of making Auckland pest free
For the last few months, school children and preschool toddlers in Howick ward have been behind a mammoth hunt that yielded monumental results.
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New pedestrian bridge underway in Flat Bush
Work is underway to install a new pedestrian bridge on Flat Bush School Road following public feedback in September 2020.
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Ormiston Town Centre is open for business
The major retail destination is part of a 19-hectare development in south-east Auckland, an area with a rapidly growing population.
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Help us shape our 10-year Budget
Howick Ward councillors Sharon Stewart and Paul Young are calling on everyone to have their say and give feedback on the most important 10-year Budget for our city.
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Dick Quax memorial honours ‘The Flying Dutchman’
New signs along a stretch of the Rotary Walkway in Pakuranga honouring the sporting prowess and longstanding civic duty of Dick Quax have been unveiled at Wakaaranga Reserve in Half Moon Bay.
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Local boards take joint approach to benefit Aucklanders
Franklin and Howick are among Auckland local boards seeking to find common ground so they can work together to benefit residents.
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Improved Murphys Road now open to traffic
Murphys Road in Flat Bush has now reopened as a four-lane road following improvements.
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Events
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The mystery of the Aotearoa
The mystery of the Aotearoa with Alan Knowles, Papakura Museum Curator.
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VOXNOVA: Romani & Latin Jazz
This music conveys a joyful village-like atmosphere loved by all ages due especially to the Flame...
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Mothers Information Group (Pregnancy, Labour and Birth)
Come along to receive guidance and support as you prepare for labour and birth.
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Japanese Playgroup Pakuranga
Join this event to learn more about Japanese culture for parents and their children.
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The Reading Revolution
Enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cuppa about a short story and a poem we will read aloud...
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Composting Workshops - August
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
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Brushes & Bubbles: Fancy Fungi
Our “Brushes and Bubbles” painting events promise to be evenings of creativity and good times!