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20 Oct 2015

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.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

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.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

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.

Theatre / Performance 29 Sep 2015

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.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

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’.

14-24 year olds 29 Sep 2015

Manurewa scoops world record for longest sundae

Manurewa has officially scooped the world record for longest ice-cream dessert.

Community 28 Sep 2015

Flex your green fingers

Auckland Council offers free workshops, run by the Compost Collective, that will get you started with composting and teach you how to put the goodness back into your garden.

Events

15 Oct 2024 - 02 Dec 2024

Phoenix Colour Pencil Group

This fun and therapeutic group is open to beginners, established artists and everyone in-between.

27 Nov 2023 - 16 Dec 2024

Colour Your World

Join us for our adult colouring session to relax, unwind and get creative.

27 Nov 2024

Leaf Mould Workshop

Come along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for this workshop with Katrina Wolff.

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Spoken Words - Reading poetry together

Come and enjoy a shared poetry reading experience.

11 Apr 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Ukulele Club

Come along to play easy songs, sing-along, meet new people and have fun!

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...

30 Nov 2024

Manurewa Community Christmas Festival

The Manurewa Santa Parade and Family Fun Day includes free family activities in and around South...

02 Dec 2024

Preserving Family Stories: A Legacy for Future Generations

Attendees will gain insight into effective storytelling methods, the ethical considerations of bi...