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Heritage 20 Jun 2016

Walkway through Papakura’s history

Images of Papakura’s past will be a feature of a new covered walkway connecting the town centre and train station.

14-24 year olds 13 May 2016

Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Nominations should recognise individuals and groups who have made a valuable contribution to the community in Manurewa.

Sports / Leisure 29 Apr 2016

Don’t forget to see the forget-me-not at the Botanic Gardens

With their delicate white rosette like leaves forget-me-not are a firm favourite with visitors to Auckland’s Botanic Gardens.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Community 26 Apr 2016

New Māngere bus station on its way

A new Māngere town centre bus station and new bus stops on Avenue Road in Ōtāhuhu are set to get underway in July.

Community 14 Apr 2016

Transformation of Manukau given green light

The transformation of the Manukau metropolitan centre has taken an important first step.

Transport 13 Apr 2016

State Highway to be narrower from Takanini

The NZ Transport Agency says reduced lane widths on State Highway 1 at Takanini will be extended further south in the coming weeks.

Community 29 Mar 2016

Future looks bright for Mascot Ave

Works have commenced on a community trail and improvements to Mascot Avenue.

Events

15 Feb 2025

Paper collage workshop

Join artist Deborah Crowe for a 3 hour workshop exploring paper collage as an exciting and fluid...

16 Feb 2025

Blooming caps

Bring along your favourite cap and learn how to embroider it.

22 Feb 2025

Paper marbling workshop

This will be a fun workshop learning some simple basics and then exploring this medium.

08 Mar 2025

Press moulding / Ceramic fruit

We'll be pressing clay into moulds to pick up the surface textures and shape of the fruit/veg.

15 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: The War with Grandpa

A boy goes to war with his grandpa (Robert De Niro) who's moving in and taking his bedroom in thi...

22 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Papakura

Music in Parks is proud to partner with Pacific Music Awards to showcase an afternoon of the best...

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...