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Transport 10 Mar 2021

Papakura Local Board funds transport projects

Lighting around the train station will be improved after Papakura Local Board allocated almost $70,000 to three projects - the lighting and way-finding signage at the station, and a new bus shelter outside Rosehill Intermediate.

Cycling 8 Mar 2021

Safe streets save lives

Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Angela Dalton says local voices need to be part of the 10-year Budget discussion because they will help establish community priorities.

Rates 2 Mar 2021

10-year Budget needs careful thought

Councillor Daniel Newman is urging his Manurewa-Papakura constituents to get involved in the 10-year Budget consultation.

Youth / Rangatahi 24 Feb 2021

Weymouth boat ramp open for use

Manurewa Local Board has completed its upgrade of the Weymouth boat ramp, guaranteeing continued access to the waters of the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour.

Community 22 Feb 2021

Leaders call for south to be heard

Consultation on Auckland Council's 10-year Budget has opened with councillors and local board chairs all urging southern residents to get involved.

Environment 5 Feb 2021

Auckland’s water supply receives six-million-litre-a-day boost

A new water treatment plant in Papakura will help boost Auckland’s water supply by six million litres a day when it goes live today, Friday 5 February.

Technology / Innovation 15 Jan 2021

Hays Creeks Dam returns

A long abandoned water treatment plant in the Hunua Ranges will soon be supplying millions of litres of water to Auckland's network, as Watercare returns the Hays Creek Dam to service.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Dec 2020

New lease for Manurewa croquet club as milestone looms

Manurewa Local Board has granted new leases to community groups.

Events

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Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring Medicinal Plants of Autumn

Join Medical Herbalist Emily Boese on a plant walk to learn all about the medicinal plants that g...

28 Mar 2026

Beginners taonga pūoro wānanga

Come and explore the world of taonga pūoro, customary Māori instruments, in a wānanga environment...

28 Mar 2026

Kultura sa Aotearoa

Watch the captivating Tinikling folk dance, where dancers skillfully navigate between clashing ba...

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.

29 Mar 2026

Caribbean Steel

Join us for a vibrant and hands-on day as we dive into the rhythm and energy of Caribbean music.

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.

04 Apr 2026

Botanical art workshop

You will sketch your own chose plant, taking inspiration from the botanic gardens, and learn a me...

04 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Papakura School Holiday Fun

Come down to Papakura for a series of exciting school holiday events.