Ottyleah Te Houkamau: She’s a winner
November 2021 As you read this, young mum and Te Tipu Whenua o Pā Harakeke (Flaxmere Teen Parent Unit) student Ottyleah Te Houkamau will...
Fantastic playground designed by kids for community
The incredibly special new playground at Kimi Ora Community School in Flaxmere is just buzzing with kids; playing, laughing and learning....
Young mum entrepreneurs gunning for YES
It’s how many successful businesses start – finding the solution to a problem; but it is fair to say that most entrepreneurs are not...
Whanau Fun Day
8am-12pm - Familiy Activities 8am-10am - ParkRun 9am-11am - Ki-O-Rahi, Tug-o-War, Gutterboard, Disc Golf 10am-11am - Active Kaumatua...
Having free fun last Christmas
Hundreds have turned out to family-friendly pre-Christmas gatherings in Flaxmere over the last week or so. The first, organised by...
Flaxmere teens heading out into the world
Teaching: Shakera Patuwai (above left) Shakera Patuwai (17) is rapt with her choice; she is off to EIT to start on a three-year Bachelor...
Polyfest is all about Pasifika pride and having fun
Hundreds of youngsters from 22 primary schools across Hastings and Napier celebrated Pasifika culture in September – putting on a...
Flaxmere College kids cooking up a storm for the community
📷From preparing a hot lunch for Flaxmere’s Senior Housing residents, helping with the catering for Age Concerns birthday 25th birthday,...
Basketball changes lives
Watch this space: A young Flaxmere woman with an eye for telling stories through video has had a phenomenal reaction to her work – and...