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20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Transport 19 Dec 2019

Safety boost for Homai station

A state-of-the-art CCTV system has been installed at Homai station to improve safety in the area.

Community 18 Dec 2019

Papakura Local Board grants announced

Community organisations have been given a boost thanks to Papakura Local Board grants.

14-24 year olds 17 Dec 2019

Papakura students awarded Local Board Youth Scholarships

Sixteen promising youngsters have been awarded Papakura Local Board Youth Scholarships.

Sports / Leisure 16 Dec 2019

Papakura bowlers play the long game

Bowls in Papakura has a long future ahead of it after the Papakura Bowling Club was granted a new 33-year lease on its Green Street site.

Housing 9 Dec 2019

Kaumatua housing units a step closer

Dreams of building kaumatua housing at Papakura Marae are almost a reality.

Community 12 Nov 2019

Armistice Day marked by Manurewa community

The Manurewa community rallied to ensure the town's tradition of honouring Armistice Day would continue unbroken.

Walkways 30 Oct 2019

Popular Karaka Lakes walk gets news resting spot

A new seat has been added to a walkway near Karaka Lakes helping one family to celebrate a wife and mother.

Events

15 Feb 2026

Botanical watercolours for beginners

Ideal for complete beginners in watercolour or those wanting to try a new medium.

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...