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Upgraded courts set record enrolments for Riverhead Tennis
Upgrading public courts has helped Riverhead Tennis Club set a record for junior enrolments.
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Breathe easy - golf might get harder
Thousands of trees are to planted on golf courses at Āwhitu and Clarks Beach.
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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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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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Squash club hitting it out of the park
Beach Haven’s Shepherd Park Squash Club is benefiting from major upgrades to its facilities, allowing a greater number of Kaipātiki residents to get engaged in the sport.
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Latest funding round for Sport and Recreation Regional Programme Grant opens
Community groups, including not-for-profit, charitable and voluntary organisations are encouraged to apply for the grant.
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Latest funding round for Sport and Recreation Facilities Operating Grant opening soon
Sports organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau who need a financial helping hand can soon apply for a share of $3.2 million funding.
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Three of the best parks in Auckland for fun and games
Here are a few of our top outdoor spots for fun and games.
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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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Tai Chi Training
Our Tai chi training is suitable for all ages and all fitness levels.
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Yoga in the Gallery with Marcel Kalma
Calm your mind, increase mobility and help your nervous system.
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Free Yoga for Seniors
Learn the basics or just come along and move, you can work at your own pace.
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Relaxation Dance Class
Join our dance class, do exercise and keep fit to joyful music.
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Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library
Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.
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Women's Morning Yoga
Want to do yoga but feeling unmotivated? At our women’s yoga sessions we will help motivate each...
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Shared Reading Group
Join us to enjoy a short story & poem read aloud with a cup of tea.