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Youth / Rangatahi 8 Jun 2021

From banners to bags

Old flags and bunting used to advise of events and liven Papakura's streets are being returned to the town as shopping bags.

Youth / Rangatahi 24 Feb 2021

Weymouth boat ramp open for use

Manurewa Local Board has completed its upgrade of the Weymouth boat ramp, guaranteeing continued access to the waters of the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour.

Community 3 Dec 2020

Mermaid tail a fish out of water

Mermaid tails not suitable in public pools

Community 10 Nov 2020

Fairy Clare to perform at Parnell Festival of Roses

Head along to Waitematā Local Board's annual Parnell Festival of Roses this weekend for free family fun.

Community 11 Sep 2020

Santa gets a helping hand

Santa has had a helping hand to make sure he can pop in and see Papakura families ahead of Christmas.

Community 6 Jul 2020

Libraries reach out to support kaumātua Māori

During lockdown, a group of Māori specialist staff from Auckland Council Libraries identified an opportunity to establish a service to engage with kaumātua Māori in these unprecedented times.

Cultural 12 Jun 2020

Tō tātou tuakiri Māori: Celebrating Māori identity

In June, we’re celebrating and participating in Auckland’s thriving Māori identity.

Educational 11 Jun 2020

Matariki Diary: Community Centres

As we head into the final week of Matariki Festival 2019, check out these great events near you.

Events530 Results

27 Mar 2026

World of Cultures Storytime

Enjoy songs, stories, and folk tales from around the world.

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

28 Mar 2026

A performance by Kalisolaite 'Uhila

Join artist Kalisolaite 'Uhila for a durational performance which explores the Tongan concept of...

28 Mar 2026

Author Talk - Laura Vincent

We invite you to a morning chatting with Laura Vincent about “Hoods Landing”, her debut work of f...

28 Mar 2026

Batik Workshop

Join us for this unique art form workshop.

28 Mar 2026

Beginners taonga pūoro wānanga

Come and explore the world of taonga pūoro, customary Māori instruments, in a wānanga environment...

28 Mar 2026

Cambodian Cultural Day

Get creative with handmade crafts and create your own unique pieces inspired by Cambodian culture.

28 Mar 2026

Capoeira for Kids

Join us at Avondale Library for an interactive capoeira class.