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Santa's Papakura SOS answered
The annual Papakura Christmas Parade has a new venue.
BID a boost to boost Takanini business
Takanini businesses will be asked to vote to establish a Business Improvement District in the area.
Helping business survive emergencies
Join a workshop and help prepare your business to survive emergencies.
Rural community urged to speak up
The Southern Rural Strategy is open for consultation. The policy will guide development in the rural south.
Former mayor and MP returns to Papakura
Former Papakura Mayor John Robertson returned to the area recently, leading a delegation of Waitomo councillors and the district’s chief librarian to check out facilities in the town.
A plan for growth in Auckland’s rural south is coming
The Southern Rural Strategy sets out how the area will accommodate a growing population, while enabling industries like farming and food production to thrive.
Anne Candy resigns Manurewa board role
After more than 30 years of service Anne Candy has stepping away from local government.
Fred Graham work a tribute to home town
Celebrated artist Fred Graham has unveiled Waiuku - a sculpture honouring the west Franklin town and community.
Events
Paper collage workshop
Join artist Deborah Crowe for a 3 hour workshop exploring paper collage as an exciting and fluid...
Paper marbling workshop
This will be a fun workshop learning some simple basics and then exploring this medium.
Press moulding / Ceramic fruit
We'll be pressing clay into moulds to pick up the surface textures and shape of the fruit/veg.
Movies in Parks: The War with Grandpa
A boy goes to war with his grandpa (Robert De Niro) who's moving in and taking his bedroom in thi...
Music in Parks Papakura
Music in Parks is proud to partner with Pacific Music Awards to showcase an afternoon of the best...
Music in Parks Presents Music at CultureFest
This will be the final event of the season and a huge day of great music and amazing food trucks...
