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Revitalising town centres
Future planning is underway for Silverdale and Ōrewa town centres.
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Matakana playground set to rock
Construction of the new Matakana Village playground is well underway.
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New Helensville community hub
A new community hub has opened in the Helensville War Memorial Hall
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Get your fix in Helensville
Recycling initiative helps Helensville residents repair their broken belongings and minimise waste.
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Greenways plan a win for Wellsford
Greenways for cycling, walking and bridle connections are planned for Wellsford.
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New arrivals at Highfield Garden Reserve
New arrivals have given locals and visitors something to bray about.
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Auckland's first coastal regional park
On 31 March 1965, the ARA took possession of the 127-hectare Wenderholm property and transformed it for public use.
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Muriwai gannet colony
Discover Auckland's most accessible gannet colony at Muriwai.
Events
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Wriggle and Rhyme
Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...
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Kids Time at Helensville Library
Under-6s and their grown ups are invited to join the Helensville Library team for stories, songs,...
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Whangaparāoa Library's Minecraft Club
Join in the fun with Minecraft themed non-digital activities.
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LEGO Builders Club
Come along to the library and join in the fun at LEGO club.
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Crafternoon: Adults
Bring along your small, and portable, craft project - and chat to other crafters.
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Crafternoon: Children
Children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour with library staff, learning new skills...
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Whangaparāoa Library's Wriggle & Rhyme
Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...
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Rhymetime - Warkworth Library
Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers and their car...