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Youth / Rangatahi 25 Mar 2019

Papakura students eye life on the beat

Papakura High School has launched a programme designed to lead students into a career with the New Zealand Police.

Environment 22 Mar 2019

Emerging contaminants research starts on World Water Day

Auckland Council is contributing to national research surrounding water pollution in New Zealand.

Community 21 Mar 2019

Waitematā Local Board seeks nominations for Good Citizens’ Awards

Waitematā Local Board is seeking nominations to help recognise those who go above and beyond to make Waitematā a great place to live.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Mar 2019

Get a head start with Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Youth Scholarship

The local board is supporting grants aimed at helping people aged between 14-24 years old with education, training and other projects.

Educational 21 Mar 2019

Councillor aids Aotearoa connection to British civil rights movement

A British civil rights leader with descendants in Aotearoa was celebrated for his work in London this month.

Dogs 21 Mar 2019

Local board supporting dog safety training for children

Ōrākei Local Board says education for children and young people is key to avoiding preventable dog bites.

Community 21 Mar 2019

Making MOTAT even better

Improvements are currently underway at MOTAT as part of the museum’s long-term site development plans.

Community 20 Mar 2019

Youngsters take Tidy Kiwi pledge

School children in Franklin have cleared up more than 190kgs of waste from their area as part of the Be A Tidy Kiwi project.

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