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Bollard compromise reached for Manly Beach
Installing bollards along a short section of the Manly Beach Esplanade strikes a balance between dune protection and car parking.
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Local board agreement provides for Hibiscus and Bays
The Ōrewa Beach Esplanade design project features in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agreement for the financial year 2022-23.
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Grants support Hibiscus and Bays community
Almost $240,000 has been awarded in the final round of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board’s grant funding for 2021/2022
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New walkway under construction at Fernhill Escarpment Reserve
Albany locals and visitors will find it easier to explore Fernhill Escarpment Reserve later this month when most of the new walkway opens.
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Hibiscus and Bays community planting days open to all
Thousands of native plants ready for planting in local parks across the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.
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Meadowood House gets a makeover
Meadowood Community House has had a makeover, with warm and inviting spaces now available for community groups.
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More trees for Kaipātiki
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Now open – Browns Bay and Army Bay playgrounds
Children are enjoying the playgrounds that recently re-opened at Army Bay and Browns Bay.
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Tech Mondays
Free drop in digital help with our friendly librarians for smartphones & tablets.
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Book Chat
Are you looking for a fun way to meet new people & discover new authors?
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Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library
A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,
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Money Talks Budgeting Workshops
Empower yourself with insights to enhance your financial wellbeing.
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Albany Actors Den
A free weekly club for ages 10-14 year olds interested in acting & theatre sports.
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Bi-lingual Storytime
Bi-lingual session, we will introduce children to the sound of different languages & introduce th...
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Code Club
At Code Club you can learn how to make cool games, animations & websites!
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Community Chip Packet Project Strip Fusing
Join us with a sense of charitable camaraderie to help fuse clean chip packets together to create...