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Have your say 9 Mar 2020

Papakura Local Board takes consultation to the people

A new online platform for people to share their ideas is making it easier for people to take part in planning for their communities.

Theatre / Performance 6 Mar 2020

Australian bushfire victims helped by Papakura concert

A variety concert at Papakura's Hawkins Theatre over the weekend will raise money for Australia's Bushfire Relief Fund.

Arts 4 Mar 2020

Randwick Park gets creative

Manurewa Local Board grant funding is being used to allow children at Manu Tukutuku in Randwick Park to exercise their creativity through art.

Exhibition 28 Feb 2020

Manurewa Local Board member featured in International Women's Day exhibition

Meet Manurewa Local Board Deputy Chairperson Melissa Atama, one of the faces of an exhibition to mark International Women's Day on 8 March.

Transport 28 Feb 2020

Manurewa traffic calming makes children safer

Manurewa Local Board and Auckland Transport are partners in the biggest traffic safety project in the city.

Educational 17 Feb 2020

Papakura school's 50th marked with photo gift

A photograph of the Papakura District Council coat of arms, carved by former Rosehill art teacher Noel Kerr, has been presented to the school to mark its 50th anniversary.

14 Feb 2020

Going South - a local's guide to summer in south Auckland

Teau Aiturau, founder of Time To Thrive – To Stay Alive, a cycling-focused charitable trust, shares his story and a few of his favourite south Auckland spots.

Development 11 Feb 2020

Addison survey finds residents positive about suburb

Study finds residents of the master-planned community of Addison in Papakura have a lot to be positive about.

Events

26 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Manurewa lunch and ride

Discover the neighbourhood of Manurewa and beyond on a fun guided ride!

14 Apr 2026

Leaf art for kids

Drop in for this free, fun kids art activity where kids will explore many leaf shapes and vein fo...

15 Apr 2026

Make your own flower trading card

Drop in for this free creative activity where kids will create a flower trading card you could ma...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

16 Apr 2026

Kids Lavender Bag Making at Auckland Botanic Gardens

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

16 Apr 2026

Beautification Trust Open Day

Join us at the Beautification Trust Open Day to explore how you can contribute to a cleaner, gree...

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.

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.