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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.

Youth / Rangatahi 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.

Heritage 10 Oct 2018

Manurewa signs up for Armistice Day 100

Eight street signs across Manurewa have had a poppy added to them to honour the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

Educational 21 Sep 2018

Friday with Simone Nathan

Discover the enduring legacy of Simone Nathan, fundraiser and advocate for women and children.

Cultural 18 Sep 2018

Keeping te reo Maori alive through coffee and kai

A group of Manurewa youth have set up a cafe to help those wanting a place to practise their te reo Māori in a fun, non-judgemental setting.

Environment 14 Sep 2018

How one school is turning parakai into a maara kai

A Papakura school is making the most of a community food scrap service.

Community 5 Sep 2018

A forest of family trees

This year the Papakura Children’s Forest celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Events

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.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

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

05 May 2026 - 16 Jun 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

Join our guided walks across Auckland’s most cherished natural spaces. These relaxed walks invite...

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

A safe, inclusive space to connect, share and support one another.

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.