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Waste 16 Jul 2019

Bin or bags – time to make your choice

Auckland Council is encouraging the Aotea Great Barrier Island community to make sure they have either bags or a bin ready for when the roadside rubbish collection service changes take effect on 5 August.

Waste 16 Jul 2019

New stormwater works project underway on Waiheke

New stormwater works are due to get underway on Tahi Road, Ostend Road, Tawaipareira Reserve and the Waiheke Refuse Transfer Station to improve the stormwater network.

Environment 15 Jul 2019

Symposium to focus on Manukau Harbour health

The Manukau Harbour Symposium and Community Forum brings together like-minded groups to improve the health of the Manukau Harbour.

Community 15 Jul 2019

Local board supports St John mental health course on Aotea

Great Barrier Local Board has granted funding to St John to provide the first ever mental health first aid course on the island.

Environment 15 Jul 2019

Papakura's green future funded

Papakura Local Board has identified six major environmental projects for investment in 2019/2020.

Environment 12 Jul 2019

Titirangi chickens to be removed

The wild chickens in Titirangi Village are to be removed, with the capture and rehoming of the birds the preferred method of control.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Jul 2019

South Auckland school's police programme receives grant

Papakura High School’s Pathways to Police programme, Hotaka Piri Kura, has received a $5000 Auckland Airport grant.

Community 11 Jul 2019

Papakura savings go back to community

Papakura Local Board has topped up its grants funding from underspends on projects throughout the year.

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Scrapbooking Grannie's Recipes

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130 Years: French Settlers to Alliance Française

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