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Policies / Regulations 28 Sep 2023

Annual reports adopted

Annual reports detailing local board spending have been adopted across the south of the city.

14-24 year olds 20 Sep 2023

Actors make a splash with Nemo show

A theatre company made up of young people with disabilities has made it to Broadway - Papakura Broadway that is.

Community 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Community 11 Sep 2023

Dalton urges people to join transport journey

Transport networks have to be about people, Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Angela Dalton says.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Community 6 Sep 2023

Time to learn some new skills in Manurewa

Applications are open for Manurewa Local Board's Lifelong Learning Fund.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 Sep 2023

Boards back locally-led emergency response

Local input is seen as essential in any emergency planning.

Council news 31 Aug 2023

New Papakura water treatment plant boosts Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres

The new $81m Papakura Water Treatment Plant will help boost Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres a day when it goes into service on Thursday 31 August, 2023.

Events

16 Apr 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Strength and circuits

This class offers options for all fitness levels with regressions and progressions tailored to yo...

06 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme at Manurewa

Come along and enjoy music, movement, and play in a welcoming space.

23 Jan 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Ukulele Club

Come along to play easy songs, sing-along, meet new people and have fun! BYO (Bring-Your-Own) uk...

13 Dec 2025

Nature Journaling - Let's look at grasses

This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the...

01 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

17 Dec 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.

19 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026

Yoga on the lawn

Come join us for an hour of gentle yoga flow, designed to help you feel calm, grounded, and recon...

13 Jan 2026

Create a Corn Husk Doll at the Botanic Gardens

In this activity, kids will learn how to make their very own traditional corn husk dolls—just lik...