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Education politicians hit campaign campus
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Quashing concerns for special education funding and abolishing a bloated bureaucracy were among the top priorities of education politicians in the first week of election campaigning.

First investigation of tragedy closing
Thursday, 25 September 2008
The first of the investigations into the deaths of six students and a teacher in the Mangatepopo Stream in April is coming to a close, as the Department of Labour receives final documents from Elim Christian College principal Murray Burton.

Dixon makes gala donation
Thursday, 25 September 2008
‘Uncle Scotty’ Dixon was the special guest at Owairoa Primary on Tuesday when he dropped in to donate motor sports memorabilia for the school’s gala this weekend.

Oops!
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Frustrated drivers are blasting their horns at a busy Howick roundabout where road markings were recently altered without warning.

Tribute to sister's legacy
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Holding onto his sister’s legacy is the secret to Elim Christian College student Ben Bray’s ever-optimistic views on life.

Showcase for Maori culture
Thursday, 25 September 2008
With not a seat to spare, spectators took to the floor as the east Auckland schools Koanga Festival opened at Howick College on Tuesday.

It's not just the politicians who are after your vote
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Finalising the places for locals to vote on general election day is a priority for Pakuranga electorate returning officer Karen Beggs.

Kawakawa Bay getting its road back
Thursday, 25 September 2008
The road into Kawakawa Bay that’s been blocked by a major landslip is reopening at midday tomorrow.

Music breaks through to special needs children
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Music connects with Pakuranga autistic student Elliott Duff like no other form of communication. For the first time in Elliott’s life he’s been able to sit for longer than a few minutes and interact with a form of creative communication that makes him happy.

Junior safety
Thursday, 25 September 2008
A programme encouraging community spirit and safety awareness among children is started this month by the Manukau City Council.

Health board denies work-to-rule reports
Thursday, 25 September 2008
The Counties manukau District Health Board (CMDHB) has downplayed reports that anaesthetists have threatened industrial action over critical staffing shortages.

Youthtown gets moving
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Youthtown Pakuranga says it promises two weeks of fun, enjoyment and excitement when its latest school holiday programme gets underway.

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