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Manurewa-Papakura Ward

Manurewa-Papakura Ward News

Community 28 Oct 2015

Running for Auckland Council?

Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.

20 Oct 2015

Memorial Gardens seeks help locating families

Manukau Memorial Gardens is asking for help from the public to trace the families of loved ones whose headstones were accidentally damaged last week.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

New military gallery opens at Papakura Museum

A new military gallery has opened at Papakura Museum, with an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

Peace tree honours the past

A memorial tree has been planted at Arlene Shultz Park, Manurewa, to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

Theatre / Performance 29 Sep 2015

Happy birthday Hawkins Theatre!

Theatre celebrates birthday with community open day including free family film screenings, drama workshops and tours of backstage and technical areas.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

History on Pedestal Lane

Manurewa Local Board has commemorated a local connection to the Second World War by renaming the eastern section of Peguero Place ‘Pedestal Lane’.

14-24 year olds 29 Sep 2015

Manurewa scoops world record for longest sundae

Manurewa has officially scooped the world record for longest ice-cream dessert.

Manurewa-Papakura Ward Events

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

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

05 Apr 2025

Rewa Rides: Street Art Bike Challenge

Discover the vibrant street art of Manurewa and beyond on a fun and FREE guided ride!

05 Apr 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Living tai chi

Come and experience the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi for relaxation, balance and well-being.

22 Mar 2025 - 10 May 2025

Photo exhibition: The gardens through our eyes

See the beautiful Botanic Gardens through their eyes.

06 Apr 2025

Music in Parks Presents Music at CultureFest

This will be the final event of the season and a huge day of great music and amazing food trucks...

06 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Colour Your World - Adult Colouring

Join us for our friendly adult colouring group to relax, unwind and get creative.

12 Mar 2025 - 28 May 2025

Meet the edibles gardener at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Come along and get expert guidance from our Edibles gardener Angela.