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Heritage 10 Oct 2018

Manurewa signs up for Armistice Day 100

Eight street signs across Manurewa have had a poppy added to them to honour the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

Educational 21 Sep 2018

Friday with Simone Nathan

Discover the enduring legacy of Simone Nathan, fundraiser and advocate for women and children.

Cultural 18 Sep 2018

Keeping te reo Maori alive through coffee and kai

A group of Manurewa youth have set up a cafe to help those wanting a place to practise their te reo Māori in a fun, non-judgemental setting.

Environment 14 Sep 2018

How one school is turning parakai into a maara kai

A Papakura school is making the most of a community food scrap service.

Community 5 Sep 2018

A forest of family trees

This year the Papakura Children’s Forest celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Libraries 24 Aug 2018

Feedback wanted on Takanini Library and Community Hub

Tell us what you think about the concept plans for the services and the interior fit for the new Takanini Library and Community Hub.

Transport 23 Aug 2018

End to project a year away for Franklin commuters

Relief from the grind of the southern motorway is at least a year away.

21 Aug 2018

Planting day for major stormwater project

We are looking for plenty of helping hands for a community planting day at Wattle Farm Reserve in Manurewa on 1 September.

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