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  • Active Whakapapa leads the way in West Auckland

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    Almost 900 people took part in a series of hikoi, that aimed to connect participants to the place they call home by sharing the history of Mana Whenua while traversing the whenua.
  • Young Pasifika – Here to help!

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    Young Pasifika are playing a key part in helping to alleviate some of the impacts of the latest Covid-19 outbreak in their South Auckland community.
  • Living by the moonlight: Maramataka

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    A group of West Auckland students are learning how Maramataka (the traditional Māori lunar cycle) can affect their emotions, mood, energy, mahi (work) and taiao (the environment).
  • Creating a home away from home in public libraries

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    A commitment to manaakitanga and aroha, and a dedicated public kitchen, has helped transform the Takanini local library into a more whānau-friendly space.
  • Students leading the way for a healthy future

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    Take up water and put down the fizzy drink! That’s the wero that 52 West Auckland schools have accepted, ending the consumption of sugary drinks and elevating the importance of wai through a student-led approach.
  • Good for the pocket, the puku and the planet!

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    At the heart of Papatoetoe’s town centre is The Food Hub. This community-driven project highlights what’s possible when you bring together the resources of local community, traditional knowledge, private entities and local government to support a unique…
  • Kits for kids

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    A Marlborough family has stepped up to help make the milestone of starting school successful, enjoyable and less stressful for those experiencing significant hardship.
  • Birds, butterflies and local learning links

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    By following their children’s interest in birds and bugs, kaiako at Picton Kindergarten are helping children learn about conservation, whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga.
  • Māori and Pasifika Trades Training

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    Quality employment opportunities in construction, infrastructure and allied trades are being created for young South Aucklanders who often face challenges in the labour market.
  • Supporting the Early Years System

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    The Supporting the Early Years Systems (SEYS) initiative helps families and whānau to nurture their children’s brain development and build readiness for life-long learning.
  • Project Salaam (Peace)

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    Project Salaam (peace) is enabling Muslim secondary school students to participate in youth leadership development that focuses on conflict resolution underpinned by Islamic values of non-violence, compassion, kindness and forgiveness.