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Download the 2020 Hauraki Gulf Marine Park poster
Hauraki Gulf Marine Park poster celebrates the diversity of life in Auckland’s big blue backyard.
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$16m for beloved arts, education groups
A $16 million boost is being given to some of Auckland’s most well-loved arts, educational and rescue services.
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El Nino may put water tanks at risk
Rainwater tank owners are urged to conserve water, despite a wet start to the year.
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Sculptor of the Week – Natalie Guy
Natalie’s Guy sculpture Karesansui makes a unique contribution to the Auckland Botanic Gardens, a celebration of the South Pacific garden.
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Record numbers of budding book worms take part in summer reading programme
More than 13,000 Auckland children joined Kia Māia te Whai Dare to Explore this summer.
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Funding applications for SouthSci now open
South Auckland schools, universities, community and iwi groups are encouraged to apply for funding for STEM projects in 2020.
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How Auckland used to celebrate Christmas
Discover a few highlights of Auckland’s historic holiday sites.
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Ambury Farm Day is back!
Experience life on the farm at Ambury Regional Park on Sunday 20 October.
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Wild Child: Helping kids experience nature
Meet Glenn Browne who is helping children understand their natural environment.
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Heritage Festival Diary: Week One Highlights
Check out the Heritage Festival programme, with events running from 5 to 28 October.
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Green shoots – fostering a sustainable future
Meet some of the many dedicated Aucklanders planting the seeds of kaitiakitanga in the next generation.
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Keeping up with the Korero
Every New Zealander can help strengthen the Māori language simply by using it. That’s the theme of this year’s Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori / Māori Language Week.
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Meet us at the Home Show
Auckland Council taking part in the popular Auckland Home Show (4–8 September) to answer questions and dish out advice.
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Do you have what it takes to be a park ranger?
Applications are closing soon for Auckland Council’s student park ranger summer internship.
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Watercare educates its 100,000th pupil
Educator Sally Smith reached a special milestone this week when she taught Watercare’s 100,000th pupil.