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Youth / Rangatahi 24 Feb 2021

Weymouth boat ramp open for use

Manurewa Local Board has completed its upgrade of the Weymouth boat ramp, guaranteeing continued access to the waters of the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour.

Community 22 Feb 2021

Leaders call for south to be heard

Consultation on Auckland Council's 10-year Budget has opened with councillors and local board chairs all urging southern residents to get involved.

Environment 5 Feb 2021

Auckland’s water supply receives six-million-litre-a-day boost

A new water treatment plant in Papakura will help boost Auckland’s water supply by six million litres a day when it goes live today, Friday 5 February.

Technology / Innovation 15 Jan 2021

Hays Creeks Dam returns

A long abandoned water treatment plant in the Hunua Ranges will soon be supplying millions of litres of water to Auckland's network, as Watercare returns the Hays Creek Dam to service.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Dec 2020

New lease for Manurewa croquet club as milestone looms

Manurewa Local Board has granted new leases to community groups.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Study grants available to Manurewa over 55s

Manurewa Local Board is offering study grants through its Lifelong Learning Fund to those 55 and over.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Twenty rangatahi helped by Manurewa grants

Twenty Manurewa Local Board Rangatahi Youth Scholarships have been awarded.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Inclusive grants praised in Papakura

Papakura Local Board has been told just receiving grants made members of two immigrant groups feel more included and welcome in the community.

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