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Community 7 Oct 2022

Papakura backs pedal power

Papakura Local Board knows the perfect spot for a community-led bike hub.

Community 5 Oct 2022

Board wants heritage protection as part of any Ardmore Hall / Bell Field sale

Franklin Local Board says selling Ardmore Hall and the neighbouring Bell Field is the best option for the community.

Community 3 Oct 2022

Crossing will help keep temple users safe

A crossing being added to Great South Road will make access to the Sikh temple safer.

Community 27 Sep 2022

Youth Council praised for input

Manurewa Youth Council members have been praised for their role in representing the interests of young people on the area.

Community 16 Sep 2022

Barber Ken calls time on local board career

Long-serving Manurewa Local Board member Ken Penney is not seeking re-election.

Community 13 Sep 2022

Work to make route safer progresses

Significant progress has been made around Walters Road’s open drains, a safety issue because of the number of schoolchildren walking in the area.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Papakura adopts park concept plan

A concept plan to develop Ōpaheke Park has been adopted.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Manurewa backs local groups

The latest round of Manurewa Local Board grants funding has been allocated.

Events

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.

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

13 Feb 2026

Manurewa Rhythms

Expect high-energy performances from rising MC, Idol Essence and the dynamic whānau group Tribe o...

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...

15 Feb 2026

Botanical watercolours for beginners

Ideal for complete beginners in watercolour or those wanting to try a new medium.

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...