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Youth / Rangatahi 17 Dec 2019

Papakura students awarded Local Board Youth Scholarships

Sixteen promising youngsters have been awarded Papakura Local Board Youth Scholarships.

Sports / Leisure 16 Dec 2019

Papakura bowlers play the long game

Bowls in Papakura has a long future ahead of it after the Papakura Bowling Club was granted a new 33-year lease on its Green Street site.

Housing 9 Dec 2019

Kaumatua housing units a step closer

Dreams of building kaumatua housing at Papakura Marae are almost a reality.

Community 12 Nov 2019

Armistice Day marked by Manurewa community

The Manurewa community rallied to ensure the town's tradition of honouring Armistice Day would continue unbroken.

Walkways 30 Oct 2019

Popular Karaka Lakes walk gets news resting spot

A new seat has been added to a walkway near Karaka Lakes helping one family to celebrate a wife and mother.

Community 22 Oct 2019

Ngāti Tamaoho Trust welcomed home in Papakura

The Ngāti Tamaoho Trust has moved into offices at Hingaia, a move Bill Cashmore says is like welcoming an old friend home.

Cultural 11 Oct 2019

Council programme to improve marae conditions

Six marae in Franklin and Papakura will benefit from Auckland Council's Marae Infrastructure Programme.

Community 3 Oct 2019

Papakura Local Board grant funds child car seat campaign

Papakura Local Board has made a $4000 grant to Māori Wardens to fund a child car seat campaign.

Events

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.

09 May 2026

Rowandale Reserve playspace opening

Bring your crew for a fun-filled day with characters, a DJ, ice creams, sausage sizzles, giant bu...

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...