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Community 15 Jul 2020

Manurewa groups get board grants

More than $18,000 has been allocated to community groups under the Manurewa Local Board Quick Response Grants scheme.

Community 14 Jul 2020

Heritage house's scandalous history

Council cottage's link to NZ's first celebrity divorce.

Community 14 Jul 2020

Papakura backs te reo names

Papakura Local board chair Brent Catchpole says using te reo in street names and for other public places, especially when those names are gifted by mana whenua, is a policy that celebrates who we are.

Arts 7 Jul 2020

New mural in Papakura for the Instagram age

A new mural in Papakura is designed to provide different backdrops for Instagram posts.

Sports / Leisure 2 Jul 2020

Opāheke Sports Park progress agreed

New sports facilities will continue to grow after Papakura Local Board voted to proceed to Stage 2 of the Opāheke Sports Park Clubrooms Project.

Community 2 Jul 2020

Papakura community groups supported by grants

Papakura Local Board has made grants of more than $22,000 to local groups in its Small Grants round.

Youth / Rangatahi 19 Jun 2020

Grant helps team dress for success

Manurewa Local Board provided body builders with a grant for uniforms to keep them looking as good off stage as on.

Community 11 Jun 2020

Connect with the star realm at Manu Aute Kite Day

Discover the ancient meaning of kites in Māori culture at a free Manu Aute Kite Day event on 29 June.

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04 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Clay Creations

A hands-on workshop full of imagination, learning and fun.

04 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Intermediate drama: Main stage stars

Young actors will be empowered to collaborate, explore and unleash their creativity while having...

04 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Junior drama: Beginners on stage

We offer engaging acting classes designed to encourage creativity, collaboration and spark the im...

28 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Junior art

This dynamic and engaging class is perfect for young creators eager to make, play and discover th...

16 Mar 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-in

Drop in to our sessions for one-on-one digital coaching with our tech-passionate librarians.

28 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Ceramic Critters

Get creative with clay in this hands-on ceramics class designed especially for kids!

28 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Girls' Club

A safe, inclusive space to connect, share and support one another.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Pēpē at Waimāhia Clendon Library

Come along to Pēpē, a gentle and welcoming session filled with songs, movement, finger rhymes, an...