The Minister of Social Development is considering the call from Papakura Marae CEO and the Manager of MUMA Whānau Ora Services to set up satellite offices at marae. Tony Kake and Veronica Henare say the partnering with MSD staff on site to distribute emergency xmas parcels to hundreds of whānau has shown the potential of the idea.
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Marae receives $1mil funding for kaumātua housing
Some Christmas cheer for the South Auckland marae of Papakura, which will be the first community to receive funding from the $15mil Māori Housing Fund. The prime minister announced an initial $1mil will go toward the marae's papakāinga plan to house kaumātua.
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South Auckland marae to receive $1mil from Māori Housing Fund
The South Auckland marae of Papakura is the first community to receive funding from the $15mil Māori Housing Fund. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today that the initial investment will support the marae's papakāinga plan.
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Auckland get behind City Mission to share a little Christmas joy
The wider Auckland community is getting behind the Auckland City Mission this festive season, however, the City Mission still needs help to ensure every child in hardship gets the Christmas they deserve.
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NewsWahakura project raises SUDI awareness
The first participants of the Whānau Ora – Raranga Wahakura Pilot Project are set to celebrate their success and achievements at a graduation ceremony this Sunday 25 November.
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Papakura school makes use of local organic waste
Students at Papakura Intermediate School have received 5,000 litres of compost to use for their maara kai project.
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South Ak community uneasy following school brawl
The community surrounding a South Auckland school is feeling uneasy following a large fight between students at Rosehill College, allegedly involving a gang member.
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Carving a new future for at-risk students
The therapeutic qualities of Māori weaving and carving are being used to help at-risk students at Papakura High School reengage with learning.
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Waikato Iwi backs KidsCan to help kids in schools
In a landmark one-year partnership, Waikato-Tainui is contributing $100,000 to help KidsCan provide food and health items across 23 schools in the Waikato and South Auckland.
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Shop keeper victim of attack seeks answers
South Auckland shop owners are demanding answers four months on from the brutal beating of Opaheke Superette owners in December. A community meeting was held today in Papakura.
