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Youth / Rangatahi 6 Jun 2019

Howick Local Board supports local gymnastics

Howick Local Board has made a $40,000 grant to the Howick Gymnastics Club.

Community 5 Jun 2019

Fearless fowl heading for retirement

The pest-hunting chickens on Great Barrier Island are retiring after a job well done.

Arts 4 Jun 2019

Sharing the ancient art of korowai

Papakura Marae's Whiri Aroha classes have passed on the skills to weave precious korowai cloaks to new generations.

Libraries 31 May 2019

Popular librarian bids farewell

After more than three decades of service at Takapuna Libary, its community library manager Helen Woodhouse is moving on.

Technology / Innovation 30 May 2019

Success for Great Barrier's solar power system

Great Barrier Local Board’s solar power system has exceeded expectations.

Community 30 May 2019

Waiheke Local Board, Auckland Transport sign agreement

New working relationship between local board and transport agency.

Sports / Leisure 30 May 2019

Kelston volleyball court open for business

Winter may be on the way, but you can keep summer alive with the news that the Kelston Community Centre has recently opened a new beach volleyball court.

Community 30 May 2019

Waitakere Ranges Local Board awards latest grants

Waitākere Ranges Local Board has awarded $26,000 in grants to community organisations for projects ranging from the arts to surf lifesaving.

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