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Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Papakura's plan opens for consultation

Residents are being encouraged to be heard on the draft Papakura Local Board Plan, which outlines the board's direction for the next three years.

15 Jul 2020

Manurewa's business association receives support

The Manurewa Business Association has been granted $12,500 towards developing a five-year strategic plan.

Community 15 Jul 2020

Manurewa groups get board grants

More than $18,000 has been allocated to community groups under the Manurewa Local Board Quick Response Grants scheme.

Community 14 Jul 2020

Heritage house's scandalous history

Council cottage's link to NZ's first celebrity divorce.

Community 14 Jul 2020

Papakura backs te reo names

Papakura Local board chair Brent Catchpole says using te reo in street names and for other public places, especially when those names are gifted by mana whenua, is a policy that celebrates who we are.

Arts 7 Jul 2020

New mural in Papakura for the Instagram age

A new mural in Papakura is designed to provide different backdrops for Instagram posts.

Sports / Leisure 2 Jul 2020

Opāheke Sports Park progress agreed

New sports facilities will continue to grow after Papakura Local Board voted to proceed to Stage 2 of the Opāheke Sports Park Clubrooms Project.

Community 2 Jul 2020

Papakura community groups supported by grants

Papakura Local Board has made grants of more than $22,000 to local groups in its Small Grants round.

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08 Apr 2026

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14 Apr 2026

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16 Apr 2026

Kids Lavender Bag Making at Auckland Botanic Gardens

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