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Sports / Leisure 16 Dec 2019

Papakura bowlers play the long game

Bowls in Papakura has a long future ahead of it after the Papakura Bowling Club was granted a new 33-year lease on its Green Street site.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Students learn skills to combat climate change

Students at Westmere School are learning about the importance of reducing waste through composting.

Transport 16 Dec 2019

Changes to Hobsonville Point ferry timetable

The Hobsonville Point weekday ferry timetable will undergo some minor changes from Monday in response to customer feedback.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Dec 2019

Karangahape Road mural reflects strong community spirit

A 60 long metre mural called te pikinga au te maunga Karangahape, was officially unveiled and blessed on Thursday 5 December.

Transport 12 Dec 2019

Progress made on Mt Roskill village upgrade

Visitors to Mt Roskill village this summer can relax on seats fashioned out of local volcanic stone and created by artist Tessa Harris.

Beaches 12 Dec 2019

New access to Ladies Bay completed

A new wide timber staircase to Ladies Bay St Heliers from Cliff Road has been constructed providing much safer pedestrian access to the bay area.

Community 12 Dec 2019

Waiheke coastguard given a lifeline

Waiheke Volunteer Coastguard has received a helping hand from Waiheke Local Board.

Technology / Innovation 11 Dec 2019

Better connectivity being investigated for Great Barrier Island

Improvements to internet and phone connectivity are being explored by Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

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