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Environment 27 May 2021

Mission launched to save Papakura Stream

The Papakura Stream Restoration Project, which unites the Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa local boards together in one plan, has been launched with the help of industry, Conservation Volunteers NZ and private landowners.

Community 21 May 2021

Diversity Forum encourages intercultural dialogue in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Continuing its mission to drive intercultural connections and participation, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board recently held its Diversity Forum in Manukau.

Community 19 May 2021

Halls at the heart of Franklin community

Auckland Council's community halls maintain a crucial role in some of the city's outlying and rural areas.

Sports / Leisure 19 May 2021

Papakura Netball Centre gets new rubber surface

Auckland Council and other funders have delivered rubberised courts to the Papakura Netball Centre as part of a $2.3 million upgrade.

Transport 18 May 2021

Youngsters make a stand

Pupils from Papakura Normal School have appeared in front of their local board appealing for action over road safety.

Community 12 May 2021

Papakura savings put to use

Drury Hall upgrade work will be funded from savings realised in other Papakura Local Board projects.

Community 11 May 2021

Manurewa plans for a leafy future

Manurewa Local Board is looking for a greener future for the area.

Community 11 May 2021

Papakura hall space not needed

Papakura Local Board has declined the opportunity to turn the Senior Citizen’s Hall in East Street into an Auckland Council asset.

Events236 Results

28 Feb 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Tai Chi at Birkenhead Library

Join us for Tai Chi classes every Friday!

14 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Whangaparāoa Library's BrainCharge

BrainCharge is a fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults.

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Crafternoon Session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

07 Feb 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

07 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2026

Chess Club at Avondale Library

Join us every Friday after school for a fun and friendly chess session.

31 Jan 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Digital Help Drop-Ins

Drop in to our sessions with a tech query for some one-on-one digital coaching!

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

13 Dec 2025

Christmas Make & Give Workshop - Festive Wrapping

Join us for a hands-on, zero-waste wrapping FREE workshop!