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Great delivery as board backs cricket
An indoor cricket wicket is a step closer for Manurewa.
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Green boost for Manurewa and Papakura
More trees are being added to urban streets.
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Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job
Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.
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Forum backs Coastguard appeal
A collaborative, community-based approach will be vital in reducing the number of preventative drownings on the Manukau, Coastguard has told the Manukau Harbour Forum.
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Wardens help keep babies safe
Keeping babies safe is child's play to Papakura Marae Māori Wardens.
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Airport goes hi-tech to protect harbour
Putting an airport on a harbour means protection measures have to be taken.
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Half time - swap over!
It's all change - sort of - at the top for Manurewa Local Board
Events
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Family History Month at Sir Edmund Hillary Library
Join us this Family History Month for a series of exciting events.
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NZTrio: Triptych 2 - Untrodden Ways (Selections)
Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cell...