
Manurewa-Papakura Ward
Manurewa-Papakura Ward News

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

Manurewa scoops world record for longest sundae
Manurewa has officially scooped the world record for longest ice-cream dessert.
Manurewa-Papakura Ward Events

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

Rewa Rides: Street Art Bike Challenge
Discover the vibrant street art of Manurewa and beyond on a fun and FREE guided ride!

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

Photo exhibition: The gardens through our eyes
See the beautiful Botanic Gardens through their eyes.

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...

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

Colour Your World - Adult Colouring
Join us for our friendly adult colouring group to relax, unwind and get creative.

Meet the edibles gardener at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Come along and get expert guidance from our Edibles gardener Angela.