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Educational 27 Feb 2019

PopUp Business School to pop-up on North Shore

Budding North Shore entrepreneurs can attend a free 10-day business course in March.

Have your say 27 Feb 2019

Councillors reach out to Albany ward residents

Councillors John Watson and Wayne Walker are inviting residents to join conversations on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget.

Arts 27 Feb 2019

New sculptures to celebrate women's suffrage

Two more sculptures are to be unveiled as part of a public art series commemorating the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand.

Transport 26 Feb 2019

Cycling group supports Pakuranga Road T2 lanes

Bike East Auckland members have told Howick Local Board that a T2 lane during peak hours will improve traffic flow and encourage more people on to buses and out of cars.

Transport 26 Feb 2019

New bus services funded by Rodney Transport Targeted Rate

Two new bus services will provide essential public transport services to rural residents in Wellsford and Helensville.

Policies / Regulations 26 Feb 2019

Alcohol ban area extended in Māngere Bridge

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has approved the extension of the alcohol ban at Māngere Bridge Town Centre and Kiwi Esplanade.

Beaches 26 Feb 2019

Businesses pitch in to clean up Ōrākei beaches

A plastic-free project is taking off in the Ōrākei local board area supported by local businesses and residents.

Environment 25 Feb 2019

Fruit fly investigation underway on North Shore

An investigation is underway after Queensland fruit flies were caught in the North Shore area.

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19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

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29 May 2026

Meditation by the sea

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29 May 2026

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