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Community 17 Dec 2018

Investment to support Papakura Marae housing plan

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $1 million investment to support Papakura Marae's kaumātua housing plan.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Dec 2018

Scholarships helping Papakura youth succeed

Budding lawyers, builders, company directors, nurses and community leaders are among recipients of the first ever Papakura Local Board Youth Scholarships.

Environment 12 Dec 2018

Stormwater works revitalising Takanini natural heritage

A stormwater project is reducing the impact of flooding for Takanini residents and improving natural heritage.

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?

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02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

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05 May 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

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28 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Ceramic Critters

Get creative with clay in this hands-on ceramics class designed especially for kids!

28 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Girls' Club

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10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 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 - 08 Dec 2026

Think Outside the Box

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