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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.

Events

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

08 Jul 2026

Harakeke collection guided walk

To celebrate Matariki, join our curator for a guided walk through the harakeke collection.

08 Jul 2026

Map the Matariki stars

Create your own map of the Matariki stars that you can hang up in your window letting you enjoy t...

30 Apr 2026 - 09 Jul 2026

Boys' Club

Show up as you are, connect with your mates and take a breather.

05 Mar 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Ukulele Club

Bring your own ukulele and join the fun. See you there!

10 Jul 2026

Kids drop-in clay activity

Less screen time, more green time - connect to nature with this lovely mindful activity.

10 Jul 2026

Te hui Ahurei o Matariki

Celebrate Matariki with whānau. Enjoy live music, kai, crafts, art activities and fun for everyone!