920 days ago

Could the Waitākere Ranges become a dark sky park?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, parts of the Waitākere Ranges could be set to become an internationally recognised dark sky park if light pollution can be monitored.

Waitākere Ranges Local Board wants to apply for accreditation to gain international dark sky park status, but there are a number of steps to address first.

An Auckland Council spokesperson said Arataki, Huia, Whatipū, Karekare, Piha, Anawhata and Te Henga were all good places in the area to see the dark sky.

Would you like to see the area get dark sky accreditation?

Read the full story at the link below.

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1 day ago

Buy fresh flowers

Emma from Ranui

Does anyone know where I can buy fresh flowers? Thanks in advance.

18 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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1 day ago

Gift with Love 💝

Christine Corcuera from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Date night tomorrow? We’ve got the look and the gift! Pop in at Red Cross Shop Henderson for gift ideas for your loved ones ♥️🌹💝
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