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Community 3 Oct 2022

Crossing will help keep temple users safe

A crossing being added to Great South Road will make access to the Sikh temple safer.

Youth / Rangatahi 27 Sep 2022

Youth Council praised for input

Manurewa Youth Council members have been praised for their role in representing the interests of young people on the area.

Community 16 Sep 2022

Barber Ken calls time on local board career

Long-serving Manurewa Local Board member Ken Penney is not seeking re-election.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Sep 2022

Work to make route safer progresses

Significant progress has been made around Walters Road’s open drains, a safety issue because of the number of schoolchildren walking in the area.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Papakura adopts park concept plan

A concept plan to develop Ōpaheke Park has been adopted.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Manurewa backs local groups

The latest round of Manurewa Local Board grants funding has been allocated.

Youth / Rangatahi 5 Sep 2022

Manurewa salutes volunteers

The volunteer community has been celebrated at a Manurewa Local Board event.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Sep 2022

Tuia rangatahi go to the top

Tuia rangatahi have met with the Mayor, Councillors and senior managers.

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11 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - South

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16 Mar 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

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08 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Raranga and Tivaevae Wānanga

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11 Sep 2026

Ko tooku reo, Ko tooku ohooho!

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16 Sep 2026

Seed sowing made simple

Join us for this beginner-friendly introduction to seed sowing, where you'll learn the basics of...

18 Sep 2026

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke Tour

Learn about the stories of this historic home and garden, as well as details of the recent refurb...

19 Sep 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy – Exploring medicinal plants of spring

Learn about the medicinal plants that grow all around us in Tāmaki Makaurau.

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...