Dec. 14, 2020, 4:12 p.m.
For six years Te Hau Āwhiwhio ō Ōtangarei Trust have been fundraising to provide Christmas in a Box, packages that consist of staple foods for those in the community that are the most in need.
The initiative has grown bigger each year and this year they were joined by church groups and other charity organisations to help pack over one thousand of what they like to call " A Blessing in a Box ". This year there were over two hundred people who came from far and wide to share the love and help pack the boxes.
Previously delivered Te Tai Tokerau wide, this year they are focussing on the Whangārei region while other community groups have stepped up to support whānau of the Mid and Far north.
Ōtangarei Trust held its 3rd annual whānau community day event
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Martin Kaipo continues in part 2 of his kōrero, this time about the rise of youth in gangs and it's growing drug culture.
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Martin Kaipo was born and raised in Whangarei where gang culture was an escape to find identity and belonging.
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The history of Kupe has been brought to life at a new tourism venture in Hokianga, setting racist Cook discovery record straight
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