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Youth / Rangatahi 1 Nov 2018

Students plan for Papakura's future

The future of Papakura is in good hands if Opaheke School’s students are anything to go by.

Educational 29 Oct 2018

Students deliver community solutions

Unitec landscape architecture students applied their minds to issues in the Beachlands-Maraetai area.

Environment 9 Oct 2018

Waiuku Estuary restoration work complete

Mangrove removal efforts have been hailed as a testament to the community’s can-do spirit.

Environment 8 Oct 2018

Hub to enable Beachlands community to embrace sustainable living

The hub will focus on creative upcycling and educate the public on how to live in an environmentally-conscious way.

Environment 25 Sep 2018

Track in Clevedon Scenic Reserve closed to protect kauri

A track through Clevedon Scenic Reserve has been closed today, as a proactive measure against kauri dieback disease.

Playgrounds 14 Sep 2018

New playground in Beachlands to benefit whole community

A new playground catering to all age groups and abilities is set to open in Constellation Park.

24 Aug 2018

Upgrade begins at Waiuku’s Sandspit Reserve

Work has now begun on the Sandspit Reserve seawall upgrade and beach replenishment.

Arts 23 Aug 2018

Call for Franklin creatives to apply for grant

Less than a week remains until applications close for grants to support artists in Franklin.

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