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Chief Dear of the Himatangi Beach Volunteer Fire Brigade, has dedicated 42 years to the service.  Through his service he has helped to create a sense of community...

Making a difference can start at any age and the Manawatū District is filled with young achievers who are positively contributing to their community.  We...

Following Council’s decisions to submit on the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill, the submission...

Community Honours nominations are now open.  Do you have someone in mind?  We would love to hear about the person and their work.

After extensive lobbying efforts and a partnership between councils across New Zealand and  Local Government New Zealand, earthquake-prone buildings have...

In Manawatū District Council’s meeting today, Elected Members discussed and voted to formally set their views on Central Government’s proposed Local...

With the day-to-day operation of the Kawakawa Nursery well established, the team has looked for ways to share their knowledge.  They have developed a...

Our friends at wasteMINZ have created a fun, 12 question drag and drop quiz to see if the item should land in rubbish, recycling, glass or hazardous?
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Anneke has lived in Kimbolton and owned Hansens for two and a half years, but it does beg the question after 18 years of living in New Zealand, when are you considered a...

No Knead to Book is the newest café which will open its doors inside the Manawatū Community Hub Libraries this July.  Read more to find who owns the new café and how...

3D printing is publicly available to use in the Feilding Library and staff encourage the public to come in, try it out, and learn about the printers.  What can be...