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Dancer Jasmine Jones has loved every second of her career because she knew she was investing her time and energy into something she's deeply passionate about.

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A re-elected National Government will introduce new initiatives to ensure children are ready for school, including an end to screens in early childhood education centres.

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A local musical performance group known as the Golden Harmonies Band is inviting the public to its upcoming concert in east Auckland.

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✨ Looking for something fun to do these school holidays?

The Celebrating Cultures Pop Up is coming to Botany Town Centre, bringing two weeks of free cultural experiences, live performances, workshops and family-friendly fun.
🎭 Live performances
🎨 Hands-on workshops
🔥 Fire dancers
🎶 Cultural drummers
🎉 Games, prizes and activities

Join us on Saturday 26 September for a huge Opening Day Celebration and kick off the school holidays in style!
📍 Botany Town Centre
📅 26 September - 11 October
Free event. All welcome. 🌏💛

The Cordis Auckland hotel is bringing a sense of discovery and imagination to its Chandelier Lounge for the upcoming school holidays with the launch of its Dinosaur Kids High Tea, a limited-edition experience created in collaboration with Auckland Zoo.

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Cordis, Auckland