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Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

South urged to heed testing message

With Manurewa one of seven Auckland suburbs identified by the Ministry of Health as needing more COVID-19 testing, Auckland Council Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Angela Dalton is urging residents to heed the call.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa board funds transport projects

Manurewa Local Board has committed funding to transport projects in its area, including developing Te Mahia station.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

Youth scholarships on offer

Applications for youth scholarships are open until 1 October for those from the Papakura Local Board area aged 18 to 24.

Community 10 Aug 2021

Papakura urban tree cover increases

Papakura's urban tree coverage is rising slowly and the local board chair says that's a step in the right direction.

Environment 2 Aug 2021

Beautification Trust launches four new ways to help community

Four new schemes will help the Beautification Trust assist local groups.

Youth / Rangatahi 2 Aug 2021

Nana Tu joins young artists in exhibition

Artists mentored at The Corner: Creative Space, have their work on show at the Papakura Art Gallery.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Manurewa beach water improving

The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.

Waste 26 Jul 2021

Southern areas in bid to lift recycling

Selected areas in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Manurewa local board will take part in a trial to reduce contamination in recycling bins.

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