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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

03 Oct 2026

Threads of Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

Come celebrate our rich heritage while looking toward a vibrant future shaped by the community th...

07 Oct 2026

Flower detective: Draw and discover

Learn the different parts of a flower through a fun, colourful drawing activity.

08 Oct 2026

Create your own spring badge

Bring the kids along for a hands-on creative drop-in session.

10 Oct 2026

Kiekie preparation for weavers

Join us for a full day harvest and preparation of kiekie for weaving workshop.

10 Oct 2026

Making Life Easier: Home Appliances

Join historian Phil Sai-Louie to discover the changes domestic electricity brought to lives of Au...

25 Jul 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

One cup, one thousand stories

Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...