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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.
Events
Storytime | Wā Takinga Paki at Waimāhia Clendon Library
Join us each Wednesday for a joyful Storytime filled with laughter, imagination, and the magic of...
An introduction to gelli printing
A relaxed, hands-on workshop where you get to explore, experiment and see what happens.
Boys' Club
Show up as you are, connect with your mates and take a breather.
Create Club
Join us every Thursday for Create Club a fun and inspiring after school art session designed esp...
Fun Friday
An exciting after school programme where children can explore and enjoy a wide range of games and...
Sewing workshop
Thread the needle and get stitching in this playful introduction to sewing.
Pride bookmark crafting
Craft your own pride-themed bookmarks at Papakura Library for Out on the Shelves 2026.