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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.

Technology / Innovation 15 Jan 2021

Hays Creeks Dam returns

A long abandoned water treatment plant in the Hunua Ranges will soon be supplying millions of litres of water to Auckland's network, as Watercare returns the Hays Creek Dam to service.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Dec 2020

New lease for Manurewa croquet club as milestone looms

Manurewa Local Board has granted new leases to community groups.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Study grants available to Manurewa over 55s

Manurewa Local Board is offering study grants through its Lifelong Learning Fund to those 55 and over.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Twenty rangatahi helped by Manurewa grants

Twenty Manurewa Local Board Rangatahi Youth Scholarships have been awarded.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Inclusive grants praised in Papakura

Papakura Local Board has been told just receiving grants made members of two immigrant groups feel more included and welcome in the community.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Nominations open for Papakura volunteer awards

Nominations have opened for Papakura Local Board's Community Volunteer Recognition Awards.

Events

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Te Waahi o Papakura: Papakura Heritage Trail

Explore Papakura through a downloadable, self‑guided heritage trail featuring local history, sign...

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

28 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Floral Discovery Station

Drop in to Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore the wonderful world of spring flowers.

30 Sep 2026

Chinese market gardens and fruit shops

In this engaging presentation, Ruth Lam discusses the history of essential enterprises.

30 Sep 2026

Make a tulip

Bring the kids along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for a hands-on creative drop-in session.

30 Sep 2026

Spring guided walk

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free guided walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

01 Oct 2026

Create your own lavender bag

Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...

03 Oct 2026

Botanical printing workshop: Fabric has memory

Transform vintage Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own.