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Community 7 Aug 2019

Bright future planned for Papakura

A bold vision for Papakura’s future has been outlined to business leaders and developers.

Plans / Projects 6 Aug 2019

Plans to transform Drury and Pukekohe adopted

Plans to support significant future business and residential development to help tackle Auckland’s unprecedented growth have been adopted by Auckland Council.

Sports / Leisure 5 Aug 2019

Lease win for Papakura Rugby Club

Papakura Rugby Club has been granted leases that secure it's venues for the next decade.

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.

Events

04 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Climate action trail April fun - win prizes!

Bag a free activity booklet, explore the climate action trail and be in to win some great prizes...

08 Apr 2026

Make a paper flower bouquet

Drop in for this free creative activity where kids can create a simple flower bouquet from paper...

09 Apr 2026

Make a Fabulous Flower Pendant at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Drop in for this free creative activity where kids can design and decorate their own circle penda...

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

14 Apr 2026

Leaf art for kids

Drop in for this free, fun kids art activity where kids will explore many leaf shapes and vein fo...

15 Apr 2026

Make your own flower trading card

Drop in for this free creative activity where kids will create a flower trading card you could ma...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

16 Apr 2026

Kids Lavender Bag Making at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...