Heads up in April
Community centre car park An upgrade of the Flaxmere Community Centre car park is due to be completed by the end of the May, weather...
PolyActive is pumping
June 2021 It’s about moving, having fun and improving health; you can go at your own pace, and it’s free! PolyActive in Flaxmere West has...
Safe spaces for vaccination
November 2021 The ways people can receive their COVID vaccine are hugely varied, from pharmacist outlets and GP surgeries, to walk-in and...
Flaxmere Nourished for Nil keeps food out of landfill
Bringing food from Nourished for Nil in Hastings to Flaxmere every Saturday is proving very popular. Since early October the Nourished...
Raranga classes have new home in Flaxmere
Learning the art of weaving, raranga, has a multitude of benefits, including connecting to wairua and tīpuna, and learning the tikanga...
Free insulation for Flaxmere homes – it’s a real thing!
Every home in Flaxmere can be warm and dry – no excuses. A scheme that provides free insulation to homeowners who live in their homes in...
Food forges link between young and old
The steam is rising above the background of music and chatter as senior students prepare a feast for the residents of Swansea Village in...
Helping our families stay safe
A small group of women with big hearts, cool heads and lots of common sense have been tackling family violence and getting impressive...
Stateside trip for b’ballers
So, what was the best bit of a three-week trip to America for nine basketball-mad boys? The Nasa Space Station visit? Sightseeing in...
Getting the move on for seniors
There is plenty of energy in the room when a bunch of Flaxmere’s seniors get together for their Strength and Balance classes twice a...