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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.

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Jul 2022

Monster grants round in Manurewa

Thirty groups have been allocated Manurewa Local Board community grants.

Community 7 Jul 2022

Grab a melanoma spot check

Get checked over when the Melanoma NZ van visits Papakura.

Beaches 5 Jul 2022

Renewed Weymouth Wharf opens

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

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.

Community 30 Jun 2022

Crime-busting efforts praised

Papakura's CCTV is proving a powerful tool in the fight against crime.

Environment news 29 Jun 2022

Board backs protecting environment

Projects to cut waste and protect the natural environment have been funded by Manurewa Local Board.

Events

04 Feb 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.

09 May 2026

Rowandale Reserve playspace opening

Bring your crew for a fun-filled day with characters, a DJ, ice creams, sausage sizzles, giant bu...

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...