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Youth / Rangatahi 17 Dec 2019

Papakura students awarded Local Board Youth Scholarships

Sixteen promising youngsters have been awarded Papakura Local Board Youth Scholarships.

Community 17 Dec 2019

Franklin groups supported by local board grants

Franklin Local Board has made grants to local groups as part of its quick response funding rounds.

Sports / Leisure 17 Dec 2019

New Zealand’s leading international hockey facility opened on the North Shore

The world class National Hockey Centre at Rosedale opened last Friday giving the fast growing sport a major boost.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Franklin funding safeguards waterways

Franklin Local Board has made a number of grants to help landowners protect waterways.

Sports / Leisure 16 Dec 2019

Papakura bowlers play the long game

Bowls in Papakura has a long future ahead of it after the Papakura Bowling Club was granted a new 33-year lease on its Green Street site.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Students learn skills to combat climate change

Students at Westmere School are learning about the importance of reducing waste through composting.

Transport 16 Dec 2019

Changes to Hobsonville Point ferry timetable

The Hobsonville Point weekday ferry timetable will undergo some minor changes from Monday in response to customer feedback.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Dec 2019

Karangahape Road mural reflects strong community spirit

A 60 long metre mural called te pikinga au te maunga Karangahape, was officially unveiled and blessed on Thursday 5 December.

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