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Community 9 Dec 2020

Inclusive grants praised in Papakura

Papakura Local Board has been told just receiving grants made members of two immigrant groups feel more included and welcome in the community.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Nominations open for Papakura volunteer awards

Nominations have opened for Papakura Local Board's Community Volunteer Recognition Awards.

14-24 year olds 4 Dec 2020

Child safety a priority in Papakura

Increasing housing developments around Walters Road have left Papakura Local Board members concerned for the safety of schoolchildren using the area.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Dec 2020

Ambury regional park amongst world’s best

Ambury regional park has received a Silver Award at the International Large Urban Parks Awards (2020).

14-24 year olds 1 Dec 2020

Papakura grants help young to study

Papakura Local Board has awarded $15,000 worth of youth scholarships to help young people in education and trades training.

Arts 1 Dec 2020

Sculptor of the week - Sam Duckor-Jones

Sam Duckor-Jones is pointing his toes at the Auckland Botanic Gardens until 6 March.

Environment 24 Nov 2020

Awakeri Wetlands Stage One opens

Mayor Goff said that the significant investment in the wetlands would prevent flooding and enable the development of new residential homes for around 15,000 people.

Libraries 24 Nov 2020

Papakura Library lifts to get revamp

Papakura's Sir Edmund Hillary Library is having its lifts to the carpark revamped, which will mean visitors will need to use the stairs or the other ground floor lift.

Events

15 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2024

Family History Month at Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join us this Family History Month for a series of exciting events.

14 Sep 2024

NZTrio: Triptych 2 - Untrodden Ways (Selections)

Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cell...