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Compiled by PHOEBE FALCONER

Maori festival

Hapimana St in Orakei will be closed from 5.30 am today until 5 pm on Monday for the Aotearoa Traditional Performing Arts Festival. Kitemoana St will also be closed, between 5.30 am tomorrow and 10 pm on Sunday. The competitions take place tomorrow and Saturday from 8 am until 7.30 pm. The final starts at 8.30 am on Sunday, and the prize ceremonies begin at 12.45 pm. A liquor ban will apply from 8 am tomorrow until 8 pm on Sunday at Takaparawha Regional Park, Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park and Hapimana St. Ticket prices for the festival, available from Ticketek (phone 307-5000), range from $25 for a one-day child's pass to $130 for a three-day family pass.

Offramp closed

The Waterview offramp westbound on the Northwestern Motorway will be closed between 9 tonight until 5.30 am tomorrow for road resurfacing. Motorists are advised to follow the signposted detour.

Bicycles recalled

Gemini Bicycles is recalling Mongoose Pro Rockadile AL 2000-2001 bicycles sold by Mongoose retailers since September 2000. The tubing used in the frames of these orange/black and silver/blue aluminium-frame bicycles may have been incorrectly heat-treated, which could cause the frame to break and injure the rider. If you bought one of these bikes, stop riding it immediately and return it to your nearest Mongoose Bicycle retailer to have the frame replaced. For more information call (09) 913-6815.

Cash for arts

Manukau City wants to get more people involved in its arts community, so it is offering cash help to get you started. Whether it is for teaching traditional crafts, music or dance, or painting murals or buying equipment, the organisers want to hear from you. There will be an information evening at the council chambers in Wiri Station Rd from 6 pm until 8 pm to discuss ideas. Phone 262-8900 ext 8941 for details.

Migration forum

Lianne Dalziel and senior officials from her Immigration Department will speak at a public forum on immigration at 7 pm at Owairoa School in Nelson St, Howick. Email your views and your intention to attend to immpublicforum@hotmail.com.

Panmure calling

You have until the end of this month to have your say on Panmure's future. A discussion document has been developed and a liveable communities team will be outside the Panmure Post Office this morning to explain the proposals and to answer questions. You can get a free copy of Panmure's Future and a comment form by phoning 379-2020, or from the local libraries and Auckland City Council offices.

Property rights

Introductory lectures on intellectual property are being held at the Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, from 7 until 9 tonight and next Wednesday. They will be conducted by Dr Donald Ensor. Phone 846-0179.

Warm-up gig

Mahinarangi Tocker and Charlotte Yates sing up a storm at The Temple, 486 Queen St, Auckland Central, from 8.30 pm as a warm-up gig before heading off to perform at Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Call 377-4866 for more info.

Evening walk

The Kaipatiki Ecological Restoration Project (Kerp), which involves cleaning up the stream, forest margins and reserve area, will hold a tour of the project at 8 tonight. Meet at the Kerp sign in Kaipatiki Rd, opposite the Glenfield College tennis courts, and bring gumboots or sturdy shoes and a torch. Phone 482-1172 for more information, or visit the Kerp website Bookings are essential.

Artists' talk

A series of talks presented by Eden Arts begins at 7.30 pm with contemporary artist Richard Killeen and ceramic artist Bronwynne Cornish in the Mt Eden Bowling Club, 17 Stokes Rd, Mt Eden. Admission is $8 and $5. Phone 623-2870 for more information.

DJs on show

Mark Doyle and Mike Van Loon present the whole Hed Kandi experience at Coast Bar on the eighth floor of the Hewlett-Packard building at Viaduct Harbour. Doors open at 10 pm and entry is restricted to those aged 18 and over.

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