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Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Dropped fees a victory for sports clubs

Orākei Local Board has helped achieve a victory for central Auckland sports clubs by getting sports field fees waived.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

Community 21 Oct 2015

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.

Walkways 21 Oct 2015

Exciting developments underway at Wynyard Quarter

New developments are underway at Wynyard Quarter.

14-24 year olds 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

Development 21 Oct 2015

Beach Haven Community space spruces up village centre

Beach Haven has a vibrant new community space in the heart of the village, inhabiting the site where the old post office building once stood.

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Volcano Fest: Explore Auckland's Fiery Past and Future

Join the DEVORA (DEtermining VOlcanic Risk in Auckland) team for some fun and interactive volcano...

06 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024

Pioneer Battalion: WWI Pasifika Soldiers in Devonport

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06 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

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06 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

History Lecture: Emergence of Peter the Great. Russia in the 17th Century.

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01 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

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01 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2025

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05 May 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

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07 Apr 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.