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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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Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month!
Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month at Whangaparāoa Library with a series of...
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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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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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The Shamrocks: Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group
The Shamrocks welcome you to meet with them and listen to speakers and discuss Irish history topics.
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Kumeu Book Chat
Join our friendly, informal book group to share your favourite reads and find great new titles.
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Kaukapakapa River Workshop series
These workshops offer practical insights into the natural behaviours of waterways.