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Community 10 Sep 2019

Manurewa community superstars honoured

Manurewa has honoured its unsung superstars – its community volunteers at an awards ceremony.

Sports / Leisure 10 Sep 2019

Papakura badminton club gets new deal

Papakura badminton club has secured a new lease, and saved $100 a year along the way.

Waste 9 Sep 2019

70 tonnes of food scraps already collected in Papakura

Papakura's food waste collection service is diverting substantial amounts of waste from landfill.

Environment 5 Sep 2019

Kirks Bush track upgrades to prevent kauri dieback spread

Tracks in Papakura’s Kirks Bush are being upgraded as part of a plan to protect against the spread of kauri dieback disease.

Community 5 Sep 2019

Manurewa Link bus to connect local communities

A new free bus service will connect residents with Manurewa and Clendon town centres.

Transport 4 Sep 2019

Park's parking taken up by buses

Buses waiting to go into service in Papakura are proving difficult to relocate.

Cycling 20 Aug 2019

Pescara Point bridge work to begin this month

Heavy lifting work on the Southern Motorway will take place to lift the Pescara Point overbridge into place.

Exhibition 16 Aug 2019

Augmented reality to bring Papakura photography to life

An interactive art installation will tell the story of Papakura locals’ love for their town.

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