Community ‘champion’ work recognised
Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 2:52 pm
Press Release: Manukau City Council
6 December 2006
Community ‘champion’ work
recognised
Local volunteer John Smith’s significant
contribution to the Puhunui stream environment has been
recognised by Manurewa Community Board and Manukau Parks.
John has been responsible for improvements to the stream
environment and the preparation of 500 metres of walkway in
the surrounding area.
The Manurewa Community Board wanted
to acknowledge John’s efforts by presenting the award.
Park Manager, Digby Whyte said “John is one of our
champion volunteers who are making a difference to the
Puhunui stream environment with plantings and track
development”.
John has worked tirelessly to beautify
Manukau City over many years and has been responsible for
coordinating the planting of some 40,000 plants along the
Puhunui stream.
A ceremony took place yesterday, 5
December, at Aorovista Reserve, where John was presented
with the Certificate of
Appreciation.
ENDS
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