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Blaze a trail at Sanders Reserve
Sanders Reserve is a great spot for enjoying the outdoors this summer
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Lysaght Building lights up GridAKL innovation precinct
GridAKL opened in 2014, and is entering an exciting new phase.
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Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura
From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.
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Parks go smokefree in Upper Harbour
Upper Harbour Local Board has moved to make its 10 most popular local parks and reserves smokefree.
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Zoo tales: Rotoroa field trips
In this week’s Zoo tales, Auckland Zoo’s Rotoroa Island education officer Brian takes us on a field trip (with orca and kiwi!) and tells us why wildlife education is important as well as fun.
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Driving permits for some west coast beaches
Recognising that driving on the beach is very different from driving on the road, the council has a permit system in place for people wanting to drive on the very popular Muriwai and Kariotahi beaches.
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North Rodney council proposed
The Northern Action Group (NAG) has applied to the Local Government Commission to create a North Rodney Unitary Council.
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Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club enters the drone zone
A surveillance drone will help save lives at Karekare.
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Events
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Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day
Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.
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Book Club
Discuss the selected book of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading in our wa...
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Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library
Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.
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FamilySearch Oral Genealogy and Records in the Pacific
Learn more about collections on FamilySearch and current efforts to preserve and make these recor...
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Dying Matters: Specialist Panels & Drop-In Stations
The Whangaparāoa Death Café Team is bringing Dying Matters Week to Whangaparāoa Library with spec...
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Composting Workshops - August
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
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Blind Date - Birkenhead Library
A friendly meet up for anyone on their blind/low vision journey to connect with others and share...
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Money Talks - Birkenhead Library
Join us for a free 2 hour workshop and learn the basics of budgeting.
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