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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
Te Waahi o Papakura: Papakura Heritage Trail
Explore Papakura through a downloadable, self‑guided heritage trail featuring local history, sign...
Manurewa Library Book Club
We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.
Floral Discovery Station
Drop in to Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore the wonderful world of spring flowers.
Chinese market gardens and fruit shops
In this engaging presentation, Ruth Lam discusses the history of essential enterprises.
Make a tulip
Bring the kids along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for a hands-on creative drop-in session.
Spring guided walk
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free guided walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
Create your own lavender bag
Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...
Botanical printing workshop: Fabric has memory
Transform vintage Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own.