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Youth / Rangatahi 16 Mar 2021

Town sees Faces of Change

A new art installation in Papakura features images of the town's young people.

Transport 15 Mar 2021

Have your say on three proposed train stations in south Auckland

KiwiRail and the Supporting Growth Alliance are seeking community feedback on the development of three new train stations for southern Auckland.

Transport 10 Mar 2021

Papakura Local Board funds transport projects

Lighting around the train station will be improved after Papakura Local Board allocated almost $70,000 to three projects - the lighting and way-finding signage at the station, and a new bus shelter outside Rosehill Intermediate.

Cycling 8 Mar 2021

Safe streets save lives

Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Angela Dalton says local voices need to be part of the 10-year Budget discussion because they will help establish community priorities.

Rates 2 Mar 2021

10-year Budget needs careful thought

Councillor Daniel Newman is urging his Manurewa-Papakura constituents to get involved in the 10-year Budget consultation.

Youth / Rangatahi 24 Feb 2021

Weymouth boat ramp open for use

Manurewa Local Board has completed its upgrade of the Weymouth boat ramp, guaranteeing continued access to the waters of the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour.

Community 22 Feb 2021

Leaders call for south to be heard

Consultation on Auckland Council's 10-year Budget has opened with councillors and local board chairs all urging southern residents to get involved.

Environment 5 Feb 2021

Auckland’s water supply receives six-million-litre-a-day boost

A new water treatment plant in Papakura will help boost Auckland’s water supply by six million litres a day when it goes live today, Friday 5 February.

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26 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Manurewa lunch and ride

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14 Apr 2026

Leaf art for kids

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16 Apr 2026

Kids Lavender Bag Making at Auckland Botanic Gardens

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16 Apr 2026

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31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

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16 Mar 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

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