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Youth / Rangatahi 10 Jul 2023

More people out and about in Papakura

More people are making use of Papakura Local Board facilities.

Youth / Rangatahi 6 Jul 2023

Helping hand for Manurewa young people

Rangatahi scholarships are again being offered by Manurewa Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 5 Jul 2023

More Manurewa people making a splash

Use of Manurewa leisure facilities is climbing.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Jun 2023

Funding guarantees services can continue

Manurewa Local Board has ensured funding is in place for Whare Awhina o Tamworth to continue running three community facilities.

Elections 28 Jun 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board (Ōtara subdivision) by-election result

New member to join Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

Community 28 Jun 2023

Work set to start on Temple crossing

Work is set to start on a long-awaited pedestrian crossing.

Community 22 Jun 2023

Manurewa grants fund boosted

More than 20 groups have been helped with Manurewa Local Board grants.

Community 22 Jun 2023

Town's murals paint a path forward

Murals added to the Pukekohe streetscape recognise the area's difficult past.

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.