Local
News
Twenty-five new chapters added to Papakura’s story
Papakura has adopted twenty-five new park names, shared by Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Aakitai Waiohua and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.
Something's cooking in Papakura
Papakura Business Association launches ‘Plate Up Papakura’ – South Auckland’s newest foodie festival – with support from Papakura Local Board.
Share your views on Manurewa’s future
What are your priorities for Manurewa? Whether it is keeping community houses, accessing rugby fields or local leadership – just posting it on Facebook won’t make much of a difference.
Your chance to influence Papakura’s future plans
The bones of a plan have been drafted to prioritise Papakura’s growing needs for the next three years, but now it needs community voices to tell us what’s really important to you.
Saving community services in Manurewa
Lifeline community services in Manurewa are set to continue while Auckland Council and Kāinga Ora work towards new leases.
Pan-Pacific Hub plans move forward
Manurewa Local Board has appointed Elika Consulting Group (ECG) to lead community engagement and feasibility investigations for the proposed hub at Clendon Reserve.
Lest we forget: Anzac Day 2026 commemorations in Manurewa-Papakura
Manurewa and Papakura local boards and Auckland RSA invite you to join our local services and parades, honouring New Zealanders past and present who have served in conflicts, peacekeeping missions or military operations around the world.
Calling all community champions for Papakura
From sports fields to community halls, arts spaces to local reserves, volunteers can be found in many places around neighbourhood, helping it thrive.
Events
One cup, one thousand stories
Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...
Family History Help
Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...
Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library
Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.
Discover the best herbs for container gardening
Discover some of the best herbs to grow in pots and containers and learn how to help them thrive...
Mini bugs: A clay craft for kids
Drop in to the Auckland Botanic Gardens visitor centre and get creative.
Sculpture in the Gardens
New Zealand’s most popular outdoor art event, returns to Auckland Botanic Gardens for its 10th ex...
Sculpture in the gardens: Guided walk
Discover the stories behind the sculptures, learn about the artists and explore how the artworks...