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Community 1 Dec 2020

Papakura grants help young to study

Papakura Local Board has awarded $15,000 worth of youth scholarships to help young people in education and trades training.

Environment 1 Dec 2020

Whau Local Board calls to protect its green space

Whau Local Board is calling for a plan for the Whau area to maintain, provide and increase access to green spaces.

Arts 1 Dec 2020

Sculptor of the week - Sam Duckor-Jones

Sam Duckor-Jones is pointing his toes at the Auckland Botanic Gardens until 6 March.

Community 1 Dec 2020

New mums get a little help from Franklin grants

Franklin Local Board has used its quick grants to support a number of community groups.

1 Dec 2020

Discovering the depths of Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board members were invited 30 meters underground to explore Watercare wastewater project and what they found was impressive.

Kauri dieback 1 Dec 2020

Currys Bush Reserve track upgrades to protect kauri

Kaumatua blessed Currys Bush Reserve site ahead of physical works to upgrade tracks in the battle against kauri dieback disease.

Environment 30 Nov 2020

Helping hand for Franklin's waterways

Franklin Local Board has made grants that allow rural property owners to undertake work to protect waterways.

Transport 30 Nov 2020

Henderson schoolchildren to get safer roads thanks to new funding

Liston College, St Dominics College and Henderson North Primary School children will soon be able to get to school safer thanks to funding from Henderson-Massey Local Board.

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