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Environment 9 Jul 2019

Babies plant trees in Papakura

Almost 60 families visited Papakura's Children's Forest to plant a native tree to mark the birth of a new baby.

14-24 year olds 5 Jul 2019

Nominations open for 2019 Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2019 awards, showcasing the work of individuals and organisations that serve their community.

Housing 2 Jul 2019

Urban wetland taking shape in Takanini

Tens of thousands of tonnes of peat are being dug out to complete a massive 2.3km wetland stormwater channel in Takanini.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Jul 2019

Pulman Park lights to extend play hours

Quality lighting at Papakura's Pulman Park will see the sports fields able to be used more often.

Kids / Family 24 Jun 2019

Marae projects get funding boost

More than $1 million in grants has been approved to advance marae-based projects across the city.

Waste 21 Jun 2019

Papakura food scrap collections cut landfill load

Papakura food scrap collections are reducing the loads going into Auckland's landfill sites by 21 per cent.

Community 21 Jun 2019

Papakura Local Board awards community grants

Papakura Local Board members have made grants of $29,000 to local community groups.

Environment 20 Jun 2019

Local park and track closures to prevent spread of kauri dieback

Several tracks and some local parks are being temporarily closed or rerouted.

Events

15 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2024

Family History Month at Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join us this Family History Month for a series of exciting events.

14 Sep 2024

NZTrio: Triptych 2 - Untrodden Ways (Selections)

Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cell...