Vietnam veteran Donald Roa (Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto) was not expecting to see 20 odd people this morning as he made the 30-minute walk from his home to the war memorial monument in Manurewa.
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Hive of activity at Manurewa Marae for whānau relief
Over the past week, Manurewa Marae has been a hive of activity, with hundreds of hygiene and kai packs being prepared and delivered to whānau in south Auckland.
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Kai, hope and clothes- Waka of Caring
In the last 7 years of Debbie Munroe feeding the homeless on the streets, she has seen that the problem has only gotten worse with not only homeless going without food but also middle-class whānau as well.
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Childrens' books immortalise Ngāti Te Ata superheroes
The superheroes, magical animals and fauna of Ngāti Te Ata have been immortalised in a series of books, waiata, haka, and art in South Auckland. The project is called Te Manurewa o Tamapahore, a collective dream from the community launched today at Clendon Park School.
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Manurewa/Weymouth's Keith Park is more accessible for disabled
This summer, playgrounds across Aotearoa will be filled, with the smiles and laughter of children. A new park in Manurewa is hoping to do the same, but it's been specifically designed to cater to children with disabilities. Today the Manurewa local board and members of the disabled community opened up the very first public park in Auckland designed for children with disabilities. For 5-year-old Israel Ataata it's an opportunity to have fun in a safe way.
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Opposition weighs in on Manurewa school's property project funding
National Party's Education spokesperson, Hon Nikki Kaye says the Ministry of Education have "dragged their heels" in their dealings with the property project for Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Manurewa, who currently hold their science classes outside on "rubbish bins".
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No more science on rubbish bins for Manurewa kura
Te Wharekura o Manurewa community is celebrating today, they've waited 17 years for news of new classrooms, including a sorely-needed science laboratory.
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More pūtea for Manurewa kura could see upgrade to science labs
School property will receive $286.8 million as part of the government plan to build new schools and classrooms. A south Auckland Māori language school is in dire need of a revamp after many attempts in the last 17 years.
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Manurewa road rage captured on camera
Footage of a dangerous road rage incident at a Manurewa petrol station has been shared widely on social media and police are looking to speak with any witnesses to the shocking events.
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New Pātaka Kai offers MSD, Oranga Tamariki services
A new South Auckland community Pātaka Kai is offering MSD and Oranga Tamariki services along with free food and personal essentials. Co-founder Liz Kiriona says they are the first to do so, to meet the multiple needs of their community.
