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Sports / Leisure 18 Dec 2019

Boxing to success in west Auckland

A group of nine to 20-year old rangitahi in west Auckland are learning skills and building confidence thanks to a Boxing Academy part-funded by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 18 Dec 2019

Te Toro locals united by burgers

Te Toro residents have launched their own burger joint once a month to help fund their community hall.

Housing 18 Dec 2019

Henderson Green Star rating welcomed

News that Henderson has one of two neighbourhoods to achieve a Green Star – Community rating for exceptional masterplanning has been heralded as a step change for the area.

Housing 17 Dec 2019

Henderson and Takapuna officially NZ’s first green, climate-resilient communities

Two Panuku neighbourhoods have achieved a Green Star - Communities rating for exceptional masterplanning, a first in New Zealand.

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.

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