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Educational 17 Feb 2020

Papakura school's 50th marked with photo gift

A photograph of the Papakura District Council coat of arms, carved by former Rosehill art teacher Noel Kerr, has been presented to the school to mark its 50th anniversary.

14 Feb 2020

Going South - a local's guide to summer in south Auckland

Teau Aiturau, founder of Time To Thrive – To Stay Alive, a cycling-focused charitable trust, shares his story and a few of his favourite south Auckland spots.

Development 11 Feb 2020

Addison survey finds residents positive about suburb

Study finds residents of the master-planned community of Addison in Papakura have a lot to be positive about.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - James Wright

James Wright's sculpture Ratiti Mya is on display at the Auckland Botanic Gardens this summer.

Arts 29 Jan 2020

Sculptor of the week - Bing Dawe

Christchurch-based sculptor Bing Dawe is exhibiting at Sculpture in the Gardens until 6 March 2016.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Jan 2020

Rangatahi Youth Scholarships

Sixteen promising students have been awarded Manurewa Local Board Rangatahi Youth Scholarships to pursue study.

Community 28 Jan 2020

Manurewa exhibition calls for peace and tolerance

A Manurewa artist details the suffering of Assyrian people in a Nathan Homestead exhibition.

Community 23 Dec 2019

Manurewa community grants top $40,000

More than $40,000 has been allocated in the first round of Manurewa Local Board quick response grants.

Events

30 May 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Drawing from life

Discover the skill of observing and capturing real life subjects.

06 Jun 2026

Vessels: Clay workshop

Make your own clay vessel assisted by Manurewa Potters Club (MPC) potters.

13 Jun 2026

Textured earring and pendant workshop

Explore and learn how to design, cut, texture, polish, and patina a piece of copper.

20 Jun 2026

Sewing workshop

Thread the needle and get stitching in this playful introduction to sewing.

20 Jun 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Weaving workshops: Birds and stars

Learn to weave birds and stars at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke.

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...