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Community 10 May 2024

Wardens help keep babies safe

Keeping babies safe is child's play to Papakura Marae Māori Wardens.

Community 10 May 2024

New recipe for Temple kitchen

Cooking for thousands requires a big kitchen.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 May 2024

Airport goes hi-tech to protect harbour

Putting an airport on a harbour means protection measures have to be taken.

Community 1 May 2024

Half time - swap over!

It's all change - sort of - at the top for Manurewa Local Board

Community 16 Apr 2024

Board outlines transport priorities

Papakura Local Board has a top 10 of transport concerns.

Cultural 15 Apr 2024

Board seeks guarantee for art space

No Papakura Art Gallery sale will get board approval without guarantees the same level of services can be housed at a new location alongside the library.

Community 11 Apr 2024

Put safety first when rail line reopens

Re-opening Pukekohe to Papakura rail is edging closer, but residents are being reminded to stay clear of the tracks and power lines.

Community 2 Apr 2024

The little street that could

The residents of a small Papakura cul-de-sac are making plans for the next time disaster strikes.

Events

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Te Waahi o Papakura: Papakura Heritage Trail

Explore Papakura through a downloadable, self‑guided heritage trail featuring local history, sign...

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

28 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Floral Discovery Station

Drop in to Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore the wonderful world of spring flowers.

30 Sep 2026

Chinese market gardens and fruit shops

In this engaging presentation, Ruth Lam discusses the history of essential enterprises.

30 Sep 2026

Make a tulip

Bring the kids along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for a hands-on creative drop-in session.

30 Sep 2026

Spring guided walk

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free guided walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

01 Oct 2026

Create your own lavender bag

Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...

03 Oct 2026

Botanical printing workshop: Fabric has memory

Transform vintage Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own.