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Council news 31 Aug 2023

New Papakura water treatment plant boosts Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres

The new $81m Papakura Water Treatment Plant will help boost Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres a day when it goes into service on Thursday 31 August, 2023.

Community 31 Aug 2023

Teens from Ōtara are 'go for launch' for unforgettable NASA Space Camp journey

Sixteen rangatahi have launched their scientific knowledge on a global scale after taking part in a NASA Space Camp, thanks to funding from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board.

Conservation 30 Aug 2023

Dog rule protects Snells Beach shorebirds

A temporary change to the dog walking rules at the northern end of Snells Beach will help endangered shorebirds.

Community 29 Aug 2023

Replacement for Jubilee Bridge on track

The first stage of procurement for a replacement bridge is complete.

Community 29 Aug 2023

Te Reo Māori names tell tales of Kaipātiki

Nine parks and one outdoor classroom in Northcote will now carry te reo Māori names that reflect the area’s natural environment and cultural history.

Community 29 Aug 2023

The art of beautifying our streets - opportunity for local artists

Artists from the Otara-Papatoetoe area are being encouraged to submit designs to help bring two telecommunications cabinets to life.

Community 29 Aug 2023

Thumbs up for Ōrewa park design

The design for an $805,000 neighbourhood park to be built in Ōrewa next year has got the thumbs up from locals and the local board.

28 Aug 2023

Bonds blossom at Japanese garden

A group of Japanese junior high school students from Kakogawa City have been given a taste of home by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Events

03 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Rhymetime with Stories

Rhymetime is a fun, free session for pre-schoolers to sing, move and practise co-ordination.

27 Jan 2023 - 24 Nov 2023

Family History Help

Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists...

06 Jan 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Lunchtime Drop-in Drawing

Be inspired by a life model in an open drawing encounter every Friday lunchtime.

06 Jan 2023 - 29 Dec 2023

Te Reo Māori conversation group

A safe place for Te reo Māori speakers of different levels of fluency to try and increase their k...

30 Sep 2023

Traditional Chinese Music Performance

Immerse yourself in the sounds of traditional Chinese music performed by the talented Roskill Chi...

30 Sep 2023

AKL Heritage Festival 2023: Home Fires Burning: New Zealand's Vietnam War

Join us on the 30th of September from 1-3pm for a presentation from three Vietnam veterans.

30 Sep 2023

Expressive Printmaking at Nathan Homestead

Push your print skills by combining monotype techniques using ink, ink plates, and paper.

30 Sep 2023

Free Comedy Hypnosis Show

Haiming combines hypnosis with comedy to entertain the audience while demonstrating the benefits...