Off Pat with Pat Booth

OFF PAT

By PAT BOOTH


Manukau Courier

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CULTURAL CELEBRATION: Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate students celebrate hosting the ASB Polyfest on its 35th anniversary.

What a journey

JESSIE COLQUHOUN - Manukau Courier

POLYFEST is looking back to its roots today as it celebrates its 35th anniversary.

Youth look for voice on new council

JESSIE COLQUHOUN - Manukau Courier

Forty-two per cent of Manukau's population is finally getting a voice.

Stan will be partying in the park

Manukau Courier

A young pop star with the world at his feet is on his way to Pukekohe – and Manukau Courier readers can win the chance to see him perform.

Bid to stop loan sharks

DAVID TAURANGA - Manukau Courier

The most vulnerable Kiwis are at the heart of a campaign that aims to crack down on irresponsible money lenders and loan sharks.

Taking it to the Aussies

New Zealand's oldest sporting rivalry will be rekindled on the tag football field this weekend when the national under-17 mixed side takes on the Aussies.

Soccer clubs rejig

South Auckland's two premier grade football teams, Papatoetoe and Manurewa, head into the new and expanded Northern Region Football League with new coaches and a stack of players missing from last year's line-up.

Racers seek Ferrari speed

Johann's world bid

Plan to combat violence

MARTIAL arts instructor Danny Gordon is helping teachers combat classroom violence.

Don't mess with an historic name

Every museum has the odd skeleton in its cupboards. They go with the territory.

Homework Habits

Having homework to do is an accepted part of life for all kids going to school. However, it doesn't have to become an ongoing family battle. The key is for parents and children to be prepared and work out ways to make it happen without too much stress.

Preying on Tamaki

Helping blended families work

Sorry, who's the racist?

When you're pro-Maori and in the public eye, you cop a bit of abuse.

Losing Libby

The conviction of Kerikeri teenager Hermanus Theodorus Kriel last month for the murder of Liberty Templeman marked another step in a harrowing ordeal for Libby's parents Rebecca and Andrew.

Officer enjoys stay in Honiara

A Howick police officer who took on Third World conditions to make a contribution would jump at the chance to do it again.

Mao's Last Dancer in NZ

A 10k school benefit

A heartfelt welcome

An air force relief mission to the Cook Islands turned into a tsunami patrol when reporter Melanie Verran and photographer Jason Oxenham joined 40 Squadron’s Hercules crew to distribute emergency supplies to Rarotonga and Penrhyn atoll.

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