Articles by Kerry Meadows-Bonner

Kerry is a journalist and music enthusiast. When she isn't writing, she enjoys live music, adding to her collection of tattoos, horror movies, and tacos – not necessarily in that order.

Papakura Youth Council

Change for future generations

elocal Digital Edition • February 2019 • Community

by Kerry Meadows-Bonner

Since 2011, Papakura Youth Council has been a valuable asset to its Youth in the Papakura community by allowing them to be seen and heard. Working alongside the Papakura Local Board and community groups, the Youth Council are advocates for young people and organise initiatives and events that creates awareness and engagement for youth in today’s society. Current Papakura Youth Council Chairperson, Kyanna Hetaraka-Rua has been their…

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future

Opahake School 50th Jubilee

elocal Digital Edition • December 2018 • Community

by Kerry Meadows-Bonner

From its early origins as farming land and as an undeveloped bush covered district where logs were once milled, the history of Opaheke and Ponga districts has undergone many changes throughout the years. Opaheke is part of the wider Papakura area and also provided two sites for American servicemen during World War 2. Its name literally translates to “the place where the large slip occurred” that refers to a major land slip that occurred on…

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