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Something's cooking in Papakura
Papakura Business Association launches ‘Plate Up Papakura’ – South Auckland’s newest foodie festival – with support from Papakura Local Board.
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.
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
BrainCharge - South
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...
Digital Drop-in
Drop in to our sessions for one-on-one digital coaching with our tech-passionate librarians.
Raranga and Tivaevae Wānanga
Come along to this free Māori and Cook Islands textile workshop.
Seed sowing made simple
Join us for this beginner-friendly introduction to seed sowing, where you'll learn the basics of...
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke Tour
Learn about the stories of this historic home and garden, as well as details of the recent refurb...
Nature’s Pharmacy – Exploring medicinal plants of spring
Learn about the medicinal plants that grow all around us in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Family History Help
Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...