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Community 23 Mar 2023

Tuia rangatahi all in place

Six rangatahi Māori – including five wāhine toa - have filled the Tuia mentoring positions made available by the city’s southern local boards.

Community 2 Mar 2023

Rangatahi takes on Tuia role

Jordan-Caisley Pihema has been selected as Papakura Local Board’s Tuia representative in 2023.

Community 28 Feb 2023

South's councillors urge public to speak up

Councillors from across the south are urging residents to make their voices heard on the city’s proposed Annual Budget, open for consultation from noon on 28 February to 11pm on 28 March.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Cyclone linen drive took on life of its own

When the call went out during Cyclone Gabrielle for linen, Papakura Local Board acting chair Jan Robinson swung into action.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Feb 2023

Boards call for civics education in schools

Poor voter turnout at elections is a concern for local bodies in the south.

Community 21 Feb 2023

Report leaves board committed to greater understanding of Māori issues in Manurewa

A detailed report into Auckland Council’s outcomes for Māori has seen Manurewa Local Board call for a workshop to better understand the issues involved.

Community 20 Feb 2023

Rangatahi takes on Manurewa Tuia challenge

The Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe boards are all offering rangatahi places in a programme which pairs local government members with young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.

Community 26 Jan 2023

Heritage grant for at risk St James

An Auckland Council heritage grant will help fund a much-needed conservation report for Ardmore's St James Church.

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