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Community 3 Apr 2023

Ride share a hit but more parking sought

Papakura Local Board continues to push for a better park and ride facility in the town.

Community 28 Mar 2023

Liquor stores and signs cause concern

Manurewa Local Board wants it made easier to object to new liquor outlets.

Community 23 Mar 2023

Tuia rangatahi all in place

Six rangatahi Māori – including five wāhine toa - have filled the Tuia mentoring positions made available by the city’s southern local boards.

Community 2 Mar 2023

Rangatahi takes on Tuia role

Jordan-Caisley Pihema has been selected as Papakura Local Board’s Tuia representative in 2023.

Community 28 Feb 2023

South's councillors urge public to speak up

Councillors from across the south are urging residents to make their voices heard on the city’s proposed Annual Budget, open for consultation from noon on 28 February to 11pm on 28 March.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Cyclone linen drive took on life of its own

When the call went out during Cyclone Gabrielle for linen, Papakura Local Board acting chair Jan Robinson swung into action.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Feb 2023

Boards call for civics education in schools

Poor voter turnout at elections is a concern for local bodies in the south.

Community 21 Feb 2023

Report leaves board committed to greater understanding of Māori issues in Manurewa

A detailed report into Auckland Council’s outcomes for Māori has seen Manurewa Local Board call for a workshop to better understand the issues involved.

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28 Mar 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring Medicinal Plants of Autumn

Join Medical Herbalist Emily Boese on a plant walk to learn all about the medicinal plants that g...

28 Mar 2026

Beginners taonga pūoro wānanga

Come and explore the world of taonga pūoro, customary Māori instruments, in a wānanga environment...

28 Mar 2026

Kultura sa Aotearoa

Watch the captivating Tinikling folk dance, where dancers skillfully navigate between clashing ba...

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

29 Mar 2026

Caribbean Steel

Join us for a vibrant and hands-on day as we dive into the rhythm and energy of Caribbean music.

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.

04 Apr 2026

Botanical art workshop

You will sketch your own chose plant, taking inspiration from the botanic gardens, and learn a me...

04 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Papakura School Holiday Fun

Come down to Papakura for a series of exciting school holiday events.