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8 Mar 2022

Local decision-making supported

As part of the council’s annual budget consultation, residents are being asked to comment on giving more decision-making power to the city’s 21 local boards.

Waste 8 Mar 2022

Annual Budget: Input sought on Waiheke waste plans

Auckland Council is consulting on a proposal, as part of the Annual Budget, for a regionwide rates-funded waste collection service.

Youth / Rangatahi 8 Mar 2022

Rangatahi join boards on Tuia project

When Auckland’s five southern local boards looked to appoint someone to the 2022 Tuia programme, the quality of the applicants was so high one board selected two young people.

Development 22 Feb 2022

Papakura ready to reach up

The developer of Eleven East, central Papakura’s first four-storey apartment block, says if you raise a place up, people follow.

Youth / Rangatahi 15 Dec 2021

Rangatahi invited to join mentorship programme with southern local boards

Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu will offer rangatahi places in a New Zealand-wide programme that sees local government members mentoring young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.

Community 14 Dec 2021

Wanted: Waterways to fence off

With more than 65 kilometres of rural waterway fencing behind it, Auckland Council’s Waterway Protection Fund is seeking new projects in Franklin and Papakura, with applications open from 8 February to 18 March.

Arts 9 Dec 2021

Support for Papakura groups

More than $28,000 in grants have been made to community, sports and arts groups in the Papakura Local Board area.

Community 8 Dec 2021

Papakura thanked for COVID-19 response

Community groups in the area have been recognised by Papakura Local Board their ongoing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Events

05 Mar 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Ukulele Club

Bring your own ukulele and join the fun. See you there!

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...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

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

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.

11 Nov 2026

Discover the best herbs for container gardening

Discover some of the best herbs to grow in pots and containers and learn how to help them thrive...

14 Nov 2026

Mini bugs: A clay craft for kids

Drop in to the Auckland Botanic Gardens visitor centre and get creative.

14 Nov 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

Sculpture in the Gardens

New Zealand’s most popular outdoor art event, returns to Auckland Botanic Gardens for its 10th ex...

26 Nov 2026 - 29 Jan 2027

Sculpture in the gardens: Guided walk

Discover the stories behind the sculptures, learn about the artists and explore how the artworks...