Parks / Outdoors

Councillor calls for more spending in South

Auckland Councillor Angela Dalton says a new Manukau playground should be the start of more investment in the south of the city.

Young leaders show the way in fight to enhance the health of Manukau Harbour

Young people are taking a hands-on role in preserving the Manukau Harbour.

Clubs already winners as World Cup kicks off

With just hours before the Football Ferns kicked off against Norway to launch the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Auckland councillor Daniel Newman says many clubs across the city, including at Papakura, are already winners.

Franklin environmental funds put to good use

Te Puhinui land deal welcomed

Land at the Manukau Super Clinic site has been bought and will become part of an environmental restoration project.

Southern voices need to be heard

Local board plans are open for consultation.

Santa gets go-ahead for Papakura visit

Papakura local Board had made a number of community grants, including one for a bloke who wears red and has a big white beard.

Five ways to beat the winter blues

It might be dark and dreary outside, but these mood-boosting activities can help you beat the blues this winter.