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Community 7 Jul 2022

Grab a melanoma spot check

Get checked over when the Melanoma NZ van visits Papakura.

Community 6 Jul 2022

Grants support Hibiscus and Bays community

Almost $240,000 has been awarded in the final round of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board’s grant funding for 2021/2022

5 Jul 2022

Future proofing plan to connect Henderson given green light

Henderson-Massey Local Board has endorsed the Wai Horotiu Henderson Connection (formerly Oratia Shared Path) concept design, paving the way for the next stage of the design process.

Beaches 5 Jul 2022

Renewed Weymouth Wharf opens

A renewed Weymouth Wharf, popular jumping off and fishing spot, has opened.

Community 5 Jul 2022

Making Ōrākei a great place to live – together

In 2020 the community helped direct priorities for Ōrākei Local Board to focus on in the following three years. The goal: making Ōrākei a great place to live. 

Environment 4 Jul 2022

$174,000 for Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Protection Programme

Waitākere Ranges Local Board has approved $174,000 in funding for a programme of works to help protect the Heritage Area.

Plans / Projects 1 Jul 2022

Local board agreement delivers for Rodney residents

Town centre and community facilities improvements feature strongly in the Rodney Local Board agreement for the financial year 2022-23.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Jul 2022

Girls That Invest to share knowledge

Popular Girls that Invest podcast duo Sim and Sonya will lead a Papakura Youth Council financial literacy event.

Events

20 Sep 2026

Rhythm and Repose

Vincent brings to the podium his broad experience with top New Zealand ensembles including NZSO,...

22 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Cabaret

Enjoy one of the most iconic musicals of all time with a dazzling cast of New Zealand’s finest mu...

23 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

The Pearl Fishers

Don’t miss this stunning opera, performed by top New Zealand and international talent, with world...

27 Sep 2026

The Henderson Shuffle

The Henderson Shuffle is a 12‑hour, non‑competitive community endurance event - where people walk...

01 Oct 2026

Haydn & Shostakovich

Beginning with the clean tranquillity of Morning, Grieg’s first suite from his music to the play...

06 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Fijian Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

15 Oct 2026

Beethoven’s Piano No. 4

The brilliant 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu makes her Australasian debut with Beethoven...

17 Oct 2026

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra

A classical symphony orchestra performing a wide repertoire of music.