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Out with the old in with the new
Recent enhancements made to the Ngāti Ōtara Park playground have transformed the area into an epic adventure hub, with locals all invited to celebrate at an opening on Saturday 23 March.
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Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project
Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
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The tale of ‘it’s only just birds’ one of 21 parks in Ōtara-Papatoetoe to receive Māori Names
Twenty-one parks in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area will receive Māori names, as part of Auckland Council’s commitment for te reo Māori to be seen, heard, spoken, and learnt.
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Auckland’s oldest park gains new tree species
Plans are underway to expand Pukekawa / Auckland Domain’s already significant botanical tree collection.
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Franklin sports facilities under pressure
More sports but not more fields. Franklin Local Board is planning for the future as participation in sport continues to grow.
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Old quarry now diving duck haven
Ōrākei Local Board celebrates Parks Week
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Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures
It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
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Wairaki / Lynfield Reserve – signed, sealed and delivered
It’s the first park in Puketāpapa to have its returned name signposted. In 2022, Puketāpapa Local Board formally adopted traditional Māori names for 17 parks which have been given dual names.
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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.