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Youth / Rangatahi 13 Jul 2022

Help at hand for rangatahi

Scholarships of up to $2000 are being offered to Manurewa rangatahi to help fund academic and trades study.

Community 13 Jul 2022

Work programme delivers for Papakura

A full work programme for the coming financial year has been approved for Papakura.

Heritage 13 Jul 2022

Strong future for grand old building

St Heliers Community Library services will be relocating temporarily to Turua Hall

Cultural 12 Jul 2022

Hautapu ceremony a first for Aotea

Kawa Marae's day of Matariki celebrations commenced with a hautapu ceremony

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Jul 2022

Monster grants round in Manurewa

Thirty groups have been allocated Manurewa Local Board community grants.

Transport 12 Jul 2022

Design and route confirmed for the Eastern Busway from Pakuranga to Botany

Auckland Transport has approved the Eastern Busway design and route between Pakuranga and Botany Town Centres

Youth / Rangatahi 8 Jul 2022

A market where kids upcycle, reuse, barter, buy, and swap

For kids and adults alike, this market is an opportunity to think sustainably about what you buy and why.

Community 7 Jul 2022

Grab a melanoma spot check

Get checked over when the Melanoma NZ van visits Papakura.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Think Outside the Box

Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box a fun, hands-on after school drawing session.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Manukau Library

Designed for children aged 2 years and under, this free session helps stimulate growing minds and...

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Ponsonby Playgroup

Ponsonby Playgroup is a friendly place for parents/caregivers and their children to meet and play.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...