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Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Papakura's plan opens for consultation

Residents are being encouraged to be heard on the draft Papakura Local Board Plan, which outlines the board's direction for the next three years.

Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Blueprint for Ōrākei Local Board ready to view

Ōrākei Local Board Plan 2020 is now ready for review, and the board is asking for your feedback.

15 Jul 2020

Manurewa's business association receives support

The Manurewa Business Association has been granted $12,500 towards developing a five-year strategic plan.

Community 15 Jul 2020

Manurewa groups get board grants

More than $18,000 has been allocated to community groups under the Manurewa Local Board Quick Response Grants scheme.

Have your say 14 Jul 2020

Have your say on the future of Hibiscus and Bays

People living in East Coast Bays and the Hibiscus Coast are being urged to help shape their community’s future.

Community 14 Jul 2020

Heritage house's scandalous history

Council cottage's link to NZ's first celebrity divorce.

Community 14 Jul 2020

Papakura backs te reo names

Papakura Local board chair Brent Catchpole says using te reo in street names and for other public places, especially when those names are gifted by mana whenua, is a policy that celebrates who we are.

Have your say 13 Jul 2020

Kaipātiki Local Board develops new draft plan

The plan reflects needs and aspirations for the next three years, and the local board is requesting feedback from the community.

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