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Remembering our fallen
The Ode of Remembrance inscribed on the Returned Services memorial at the Manukau Memorial Gardens now includes a version in te reo Māori.
Papakura volunteers celebrated
Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.
Memorial Gardens seeks help locating families
Manukau Memorial Gardens is asking for help from the public to trace the families of loved ones whose headstones were accidentally damaged last week.
New military gallery opens at Papakura Museum
A new military gallery has opened at Papakura Museum, with an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI.
Peace tree honours the past
A memorial tree has been planted at Arlene Shultz Park, Manurewa, to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.
Happy birthday Hawkins Theatre!
Theatre celebrates birthday with community open day including free family film screenings, drama workshops and tours of backstage and technical areas.
History on Pedestal Lane
Manurewa Local Board has commemorated a local connection to the Second World War by renaming the eastern section of Peguero Place ‘Pedestal Lane’.
Manurewa scoops world record for longest sundae
Manurewa has officially scooped the world record for longest ice-cream dessert.
Events
Colour Your World
Join us for our adult colouring session to relax, unwind and get creative.
Dizziness & Drawing Breath an exhibition by Georgia Arnold
This exhibition explores autobiography and the role of art in self-understanding.
Ukulele Club
Come along to play easy songs, sing-along, meet new people and have fun!
Composting Workshop - May
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!
Tai Chi Training
Our Tai chi training is suitable for all ages and all fitness levels.
Family History Help
Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...
Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library
Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.
