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Community 11 Dec 2019

Tongan community nurtures Papakura garden

A new lease on land in Papakura commonly referred to as the Tongan Gardens will see fresh vegetables supplied to the community.

Housing 9 Dec 2019

Kaumatua housing units a step closer

Dreams of building kaumatua housing at Papakura Marae are almost a reality.

Playgrounds 3 Dec 2019

Cross Street Reserve blooms again

Papakura Local Board has officially opened the Cross Street Reserve playground, the area's third new playground in recent months.

Community 3 Dec 2019

Thousands attend New Zealand’s first Sikh Games

As many as 20,000 people visited Bruce Pulman Park in Papakura during the two day New Zealand Sikh Games.

Community 20 Nov 2019

Toddlers go planting in Smiths Avenue Reserve

Youngsters from Papakura's Te Maunga Kohanga have been out doing some community gardening.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Nov 2019

Clarice Place playground gets community thumbs up

Papakura's Clarice Place has a new playground featuring a basketball half-court, a range of play equipment, and green play spaces.

Community 12 Nov 2019

Armistice Day marked by Manurewa community

The Manurewa community rallied to ensure the town's tradition of honouring Armistice Day would continue unbroken.

Walkways 30 Oct 2019

Popular Karaka Lakes walk gets news resting spot

A new seat has been added to a walkway near Karaka Lakes helping one family to celebrate a wife and mother.

Events

07 Dec 2024

Tamariki Market

Come along and check out our special market and purchase some gifts for Christmas!