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Community 31 Jul 2019

Interview: Alice Taupau, TRC

Alice Taupau, who manages the Tāmaki Jobs and Skills Hub in Glen Innes.

Community 31 Jul 2019

Papakura's swimming pools go solar

New Zealand’s largest solar-powered swimming pool heating system is now in place at Massey Aquatic Centre.

Cycling 30 Jul 2019

Takaanini Station park and ride opens

A park and ride at Takaanini Station has opened, making train travel even more convenient.

Community 29 Jul 2019

Local boards back emergency recovery plan

Local boards want any disaster recovery plan well circulated so people have as much information as possible.

25 Jul 2019

Weymouth boat ramp set for upgrade

Manurewa boating community is celebrating after Weymouth boat ramp is set to get the much-awaited upgrade.

Transport 25 Jul 2019

Traffic lights coming to Claude Road-Alfriston Road intersection

Manurewa Local Board has approved funding to enable the installation of traffic lights for the Claude Road and Alfriston Road intersection.

Environment 15 Jul 2019

Papakura's green future funded

Papakura Local Board has identified six major environmental projects for investment in 2019/2020.

14-24 year olds 11 Jul 2019

South Auckland school's police programme receives grant

Papakura High School’s Pathways to Police programme, Hotaka Piri Kura, has received a $5000 Auckland Airport grant.

Events

16 Apr 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Strength and circuits

This class offers options for all fitness levels with regressions and progressions tailored to yo...

06 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme at Manurewa

Come along and enjoy music, movement, and play in a welcoming space.

23 Jan 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Ukulele Club

Come along to play easy songs, sing-along, meet new people and have fun! BYO (Bring-Your-Own) uk...

13 Dec 2025

Nature Journaling - Let's look at grasses

This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the...

01 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

17 Dec 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.

19 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026

Yoga on the lawn

Come join us for an hour of gentle yoga flow, designed to help you feel calm, grounded, and recon...

13 Jan 2026

Create a Corn Husk Doll at the Botanic Gardens

In this activity, kids will learn how to make their very own traditional corn husk dolls—just lik...