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Plans / Projects 1 Apr 2019

Drury and Pukekohe destined for major urban transformation

Homes for up to 80,000 people are forecast in council draft structure plans for Drury-Opāheke and Pukekohe–Paerata.

Community 29 Mar 2019

Papakura Marae welcomes community for kai every Thursday

There is such a thing as a free dinner for the Papakura community thanks to volunteers at a local marae.

Transport 25 Mar 2019

Papakura Art Group needs a hand

Old Central School Hall users are working with Papakura Local Board to find a solution to their parking woes.

Youth / Rangatahi 25 Mar 2019

Papakura students eye life on the beat

Papakura High School has launched a programme designed to lead students into a career with the New Zealand Police.

Sports / Leisure 19 Mar 2019

Weather doesn’t dampen community’s enthusiasm for exercise

Making healthy choices was the focus of the inaugural Manurewa Fun Run held on Saturday 9 March.

Community 14 Mar 2019

Why do we fly kites at Matariki?

Join in this Māori tradition at the three Manu Aute Kite Day events this Sunday.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Mar 2019

Papakura Local Board savings invested in community

Careful cost management has seen the board vote to allocate more than $50,000 to community activities.

Heritage 7 Mar 2019

New Manurewa toilets reveal railway history

Commuters needing a pit stop at Manurewa train station will not only get some relief - but a little insight into local history.

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