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Youth / Rangatahi 23 Aug 2022

A labour of love crafted one loop at a time

Crocheting a whare in neon colours to bring joy to the world is no problem for Lissy and Rudi.

Environment news 9 Aug 2022

Waterways Protection Fund extended

Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.

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.

Events

28 Nov 2026

Exploring medicinal plants of summer

The long summer days are perfect for getting out in the garden and utilising your plants to their...