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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.

Walkways 17 Sep 2021

New wayfinding signs help open up walking routes across Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board has funded wayfinding signage for pedestrians across the local board area. 

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

Nominations open for Puketāpapa’s Community Volunteer Awards

We are looking forward to recognising the mahi that makes a real difference to our people and our places.

Environment 17 Sep 2021

Getting behind biodiversity in Albert-Eden

Biodiversity-focused volunteer groups from Ponsonby to Pt Chevalier and Maungawhau to Ōwairaka now get support from Urban Ark coordinators thanks to funding support from Albert-Eden Local Board.

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 17 Sep 2021

Industry gets pollution help

Pukekohe businesses are being helped to reduce industrial pollution risks.

Community 16 Sep 2021

Locals invited to manage Howick War Memorial community facility

Howick Local Board is calling for expressions of interest to activate the historical Howick War Memorial community facility.

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