Saying goodbye to 'Mangere's 275 times'...

It's sad to have to say goodbye to 'Mangere's 275 times' that ends with it's #44th edition this month. I still remember when it first started around 2015 with such a neat format and so current in local news but read in it's last edition that it's been tough to sustain this quality monthly community print magazine due to times changing to a more digital presence.

That means that you can still check out their Facebook page and website for the latest news in Mangere and Otahuhu communities and for networking. However, it still is sad to see such a quality publication no longer being available in print for local communities.

I'd like to say thank you for the time that it was available to share community news in print form as it also supported a couple of stories on my writing journey i.e. one right at the start with my first book and another during my first local exhibition.

Hopefully it will be still accessible for the many who appreciated reading monthly news feeds on a now digital platform and will raise awareness of the many positive stories and heroes/heroines who work tirelessly for the betterment of our local communities.

Thank you for your community service to the Mangere and Otahuhu communities. You will be sorely missed but was greatly appreciated...