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Steady growth for Auckland’s housing consents
Nearly $3b of new dwellings were consented in Auckland in the 12 months to November 2015, new figures out show.
Walkway to improve connections in Papakura
A covered 250-metre walkway is going to be built to link Papakura Train Station to the town centre.
Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura
From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.
Awards open to Auckland farmers
Auckland Council has partnered with the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, so that the region’s farmers and horticulturists are eligible to enter the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards – with entries open until 31 October.
Fresh Gallery Ōtara
Fresh Gallery Ōtara, an art exhibition space run by Auckland Council and the community.
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.
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.
Events
Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades
Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.
Hospice Awareness Week Exhibition
This pop-up exhibition uses portraiture and storytelling to humanise the impact of hospice care.
Love your awa - Stream workshop
Discover the magic of your local waterways at Love Your Awa - a hands‑on, nature‑immersive stream...
Curious Curator: a guided walk
Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...
Flax weaving
Begin your harakeke journey and create beautiful woven projects.
Manurewa Library Book Club
We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.
Family History Help
Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...
Paper making with weeds
Transform common garden weeds into beautiful eco-friendly handmade paper.