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Community 6 Dec 2018

Creativity rules at Papakura's The Corner

A community hub is fostering creativity in young people to help improve their local area.

Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Community 5 Dec 2018

National award for Orion Street neighbourhood group

A team dedicated to cleaning up Orion Street in Papakura has been recognised with a national award.

Arts 28 Nov 2018

New artwork tells Manurewa’s story

A new artwork lines the covered walkway leading from Southmall to the Manurewa public transport interchange.

Community 23 Nov 2018

Workshops aim to upskill neighbours with the tools to connect

Want to learn how to make your community safer and more connected?

Playgrounds 7 Nov 2018

New place to play for Takanini families

A community day, sausage sizzle and games were part of the fun at the opening of a new playground in Takanini.

7 Nov 2018

Positive outlook for Manurewa's town centres

Manurewa Local Board is encouraged by the positive outlook for local town centres.

14-24 year olds 1 Nov 2018

Students plan for Papakura's future

The future of Papakura is in good hands if Opaheke School’s students are anything to go by.

Events

15 Feb 2026

Botanical watercolours for beginners

Ideal for complete beginners in watercolour or those wanting to try a new medium.

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...