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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.
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Remembering our fallen
The Ode of Remembrance inscribed on the Returned Services memorial at the Manukau Memorial Gardens now includes a version in te reo Māori.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
Events
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School Holidays at Waimahia / Clendon Library
Join us these school holidays at Te Matariki Clendon Library.
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Manurewa Library: School Holidays
Join is these school holidays for a series of exciting events.
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Colour Your World
Join us for our adult colouring session to relax, unwind and get creative.
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The Pacific Festival of Brass
The Pacific Festival of Brass is a celebration of the top brass musicians in New Zealand and from...
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E-Waste drop off day
Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event.
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Women's Morning Yoga
Want to do yoga but feeling unmotivated? At our women’s yoga sessions we will help motivate each...
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Family History Help
Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...
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We Will Rock You
This hilarious futurist musical comedy features more than 24 of Queen’s biggest hit songs.