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Youth / Rangatahi 1 Sep 2022

Tuia rangatahi go to the top

Tuia rangatahi have met with the Mayor, Councillors and senior managers.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Aug 2022

A labour of love crafted one loop at a time

Crocheting a whare in neon colours to bring joy to the world is no problem for Lissy and Rudi.

Environment news 9 Aug 2022

Waterways Protection Fund extended

Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Jul 2022

Help at hand for rangatahi

Scholarships of up to $2000 are being offered to Manurewa rangatahi to help fund academic and trades study.

Community 13 Jul 2022

Work programme delivers for Papakura

A full work programme for the coming financial year has been approved for Papakura.

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Jul 2022

Monster grants round in Manurewa

Thirty groups have been allocated Manurewa Local Board community grants.

Community 7 Jul 2022

Grab a melanoma spot check

Get checked over when the Melanoma NZ van visits Papakura.

Beaches 5 Jul 2022

Renewed Weymouth Wharf opens

A renewed Weymouth Wharf, popular jumping off and fishing spot, has opened.

Events

01 May 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Fun Friday

An exciting after school programme where children can explore and enjoy a wide range of games and...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

21 Mar 2026 - 02 May 2026

Deeply Felt art exhibition

The exhibition brings together a wide range of contemporary felt work by artists from across the...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Noughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Dragon beats

Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.

22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

N0ughty Stuff

Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Giant Stand-up Paddleboarding

Glide across the water and enjoy a guided paddleboarding adventure.