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Youth / Rangatahi 8 Mar 2022

Rangatahi join boards on Tuia project

When Auckland’s five southern local boards looked to appoint someone to the 2022 Tuia programme, the quality of the applicants was so high one board selected two young people.

Development 22 Feb 2022

Papakura ready to reach up

The developer of Eleven East, central Papakura’s first four-storey apartment block, says if you raise a place up, people follow.

Youth / Rangatahi 15 Dec 2021

Rangatahi invited to join mentorship programme with southern local boards

Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu will offer rangatahi places in a New Zealand-wide programme that sees local government members mentoring young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.

Community 14 Dec 2021

Wanted: Waterways to fence off

With more than 65 kilometres of rural waterway fencing behind it, Auckland Council’s Waterway Protection Fund is seeking new projects in Franklin and Papakura, with applications open from 8 February to 18 March.

Arts 9 Dec 2021

Support for Papakura groups

More than $28,000 in grants have been made to community, sports and arts groups in the Papakura Local Board area.

Community 8 Dec 2021

Papakura thanked for COVID-19 response

Community groups in the area have been recognised by Papakura Local Board their ongoing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community 8 Dec 2021

Recycling trial launched in Ōtara and Manurewa

A trial designed to reduce the amount of contamination going into recycling bins is set to begin after being delayed by COVID-19 restrictions.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Nov 2021

Rangatahi scholarships awarded

Twenty young people will begin their studies next year armed with Manurewa local Board Rangatahi Youth Scholarships.

Events

20 Jun 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Weaving workshops: Birds and stars

Learn to weave birds and stars at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke.

09 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Vessels - Manurewa Pottery Club

This exhibition explores the meaning of ‘vessel’, ranging from purely functional to totally abstr...

24 Jun 2026

Prune like a pro: Rose care made easy

This is the perfect learning opportunity for beginner and home gardeners who want to watch and le...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

27 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Whiria te Tāngata

Join us over the Matariki period for this exhibition, workshops and other activities centred on t...

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.

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 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

A fun, active and creative school holiday programme for tamariki aged 5–13 years.