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Community 16 Apr 2019

Papakura preparing for StreetFest in May

StreetFest returns to Great South Road on 4 May, and there's still time to register for your business to attend.

Community 15 Apr 2019

Hall at heart of Smiths Ave community's revival

An underused hall in Papakura's Smiths Ave Reserve is being transformed by locals striving to rebuild the heart of their community.

Cultural 9 Apr 2019

Fale Pasifika opens at Papakura High School

A new fale has been blessed and opened to honour the presence and place of the Pacific community within Papakura and the school.

Transport 8 Apr 2019

Local board keen to tackle school safety concerns

Papakura Local Board and Auckland Transport are looking to improve safety in and around Takanini School.

Transport 4 Apr 2019

Road safety improvements planned for Manurewa

Auckland Transport is asking the Manurewa community for feedback on a project to make streets safer.

Environment 4 Apr 2019

Join Manurewa's Be a Tidy Kiwi challenge

Manurewa Local Board Chair Angela Dalton is leading the charge to keep the are litter free and is calling upon others to do the same.

Community 3 Apr 2019

Historic site needs a little love

Papakura Local Board is exploring options for saving restrooms at the Centennial Rest Rooms.

Community 1 Apr 2019

Sikh temple a community hub open to all

New Zealand’s largest Sikh temple, Gurudwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib, is a thriving community hub in south Auckland.

Events

13 Dec 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

Cardboard Play

Let your imagination run wild with giant cardboard creations and creative challenges.

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

16 Mar 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-in

Drop in to our sessions for one-on-one digital coaching with our tech-passionate librarians.

09 Feb 2026 - 01 Apr 2026

Aotearoa Movie Club

Bring your friends, get comfy, and enjoy some popcorn on us.

17 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Rangatahi Kia Rangatira

We are delivering a rangatahi leadership program for young people (13-18yrs) living within the lo...

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Pēpē at Waimāhia Clendon Library

Come along to Pēpē, a gentle and welcoming session filled with songs, movement, finger rhymes, an...

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Think Outside the Box

Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box a fun, hands-on after school drawing session.

10 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Aotearoa Movie Club / After School Program

Come along every Monday from 3:15–4:45pm at Waimahia Clendon Library and join Aotearoa Movie Club...