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14-24 year olds 13 Aug 2018

Papakura youth feature in new photography exhibition

Talented young sportspeople are the focus of an exhibition in Papakura town centre.

Community 2 Aug 2018

Targeted rate for Papakura food scraps collection

Auckland’s new food scraps collection service has been introduced in Papakura.

Environment 27 Jul 2018

Q&A on the Manukau Harbour Forum

We chat to Saffron Toms to find out more about the Manukau Harbour Forum and what it does.

Sports / Leisure 25 Jul 2018

Funding boost for Pulman Park improvement plans

Funding for new lights will make Takanini's Pulman Park safer and more attractive to new users.

Waste 11 Jul 2018

Council takes illegal dumpers to court

Three illegal dumpers appeared in court on Thursday 5 July.

Environment 5 Jul 2018

Two myrtle rust infections confirmed in south Auckland

The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed two myrtle rust infections in south Auckland within the last month.

Playgrounds 21 Jun 2018

New playground a hit in Weymouth

Kids can run, jump, climb, dig and enjoy water play at a new playground in the Manurewa suburb of Weymouth.

Community 19 Jun 2018

We’re putting Papakura’s volunteers in the spotlight

Nominations for this year's Papakura Volunteer Awards are now open.

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...