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New names link past and present
More than 20 Franklin parks have received names from mana whenua iwi Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Aakitai Waiohua and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.
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Let there be light - solar light
Manurewa Local Board has adopted a work programme covering what it hopes to deliver this financial year.
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Funds for fun to the fore in Franklin
Parks and green spaces have secured Franklin Local Board funding.
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Explore Auckland with July's School Holiday Guide
School holiday time is here, and there are lots of ways to keep the kids entertained in Auckland, even if the winter weather isn’t on your side.
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Winter gardening tips from the pros at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Want to know what to plant in your garden for winter blossoms? The Auckland Botanic Gardens are blooming with inspiration and advice for every season.
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Teamwork achieves incredible success for South Auckland
Hayman Park (Manu-kau Noa Iho) Playground, a jewel of South Auckland, has garnered two prestigious awards, cementing its reputation as one of the finest playgrounds in New Zealand.
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Eco-warrior creates his own rat navy!
Row Robinson reckons Wattle Downs' rats are coming from the mangroves. so he's launched his own rodent rafts.
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Best foot forward for Rock Daisy Crescent Reserve playground
One small step for man, one giant leap for an old and worn-out playground stuck between a rock and a hard place, which Māngere locals are invited to help breathe new life into.
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Takapuna Rockpool Exploration
Come join us for a free guided rock pooling experience with Experiencing Marine Reserves.
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Māngere Bridge Library school holiday programme
Join is these school holidays for a series of exciting events.
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Aotea Square Ice Rink
The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!
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Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project
Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.
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Tree Planting - July School Holidays Nature Activities
Bring the whole whānau along and contribute to regenerating our environment by planting native tr...
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Relaxation Dance Class
Join our dance class, do exercise and keep fit to joyful music.
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Heard Park After Dark
From 21 June to 19 July, the trees in Heard Park will be lit up and changing colour to add magic...
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Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta Native Planting Day
Join us for a day of native planting on Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta / Big King.