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Community 22 Oct 2019

Ngāti Tamaoho Trust welcomed home in Papakura

The Ngāti Tamaoho Trust has moved into offices at Hingaia, a move Bill Cashmore says is like welcoming an old friend home.

Cultural 11 Oct 2019

Council programme to improve marae conditions

Six marae in Franklin and Papakura will benefit from Auckland Council's Marae Infrastructure Programme.

Community 3 Oct 2019

Papakura Local Board grant funds child car seat campaign

Papakura Local Board has made a $4000 grant to Māori Wardens to fund a child car seat campaign.

Community 10 Sep 2019

Manurewa community superstars honoured

Manurewa has honoured its unsung superstars – its community volunteers at an awards ceremony.

Sports / Leisure 10 Sep 2019

Papakura badminton club gets new deal

Papakura badminton club has secured a new lease, and saved $100 a year along the way.

Waste 9 Sep 2019

70 tonnes of food scraps already collected in Papakura

Papakura's food waste collection service is diverting substantial amounts of waste from landfill.

Environment 5 Sep 2019

Kirks Bush track upgrades to prevent kauri dieback spread

Tracks in Papakura’s Kirks Bush are being upgraded as part of a plan to protect against the spread of kauri dieback disease.

Community 5 Sep 2019

Manurewa Link bus to connect local communities

A new free bus service will connect residents with Manurewa and Clendon town centres.

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...