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Community 31 Jul 2019

Papakura's swimming pools go solar

New Zealand’s largest solar-powered swimming pool heating system is now in place at Massey Aquatic Centre.

Cycling 30 Jul 2019

Takaanini Station park and ride opens

A park and ride at Takaanini Station has opened, making train travel even more convenient.

Community 29 Jul 2019

Local boards back emergency recovery plan

Local boards want any disaster recovery plan well circulated so people have as much information as possible.

25 Jul 2019

Weymouth boat ramp set for upgrade

Manurewa boating community is celebrating after Weymouth boat ramp is set to get the much-awaited upgrade.

Transport 25 Jul 2019

Traffic lights coming to Claude Road-Alfriston Road intersection

Manurewa Local Board has approved funding to enable the installation of traffic lights for the Claude Road and Alfriston Road intersection.

Environment 15 Jul 2019

Papakura's green future funded

Papakura Local Board has identified six major environmental projects for investment in 2019/2020.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Jul 2019

South Auckland school's police programme receives grant

Papakura High School’s Pathways to Police programme, Hotaka Piri Kura, has received a $5000 Auckland Airport grant.

Community 11 Jul 2019

Papakura savings go back to community

Papakura Local Board has topped up its grants funding from underspends on projects throughout the year.

Events

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Te Waahi o Papakura: Papakura Heritage Trail

Explore Papakura through a downloadable, self‑guided heritage trail featuring local history, sign...

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.

28 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Floral Discovery Station

Drop in to Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore the wonderful world of spring flowers.

30 Sep 2026

Chinese market gardens and fruit shops

In this engaging presentation, Ruth Lam discusses the history of essential enterprises.

30 Sep 2026

Make a tulip

Bring the kids along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for a hands-on creative drop-in session.

30 Sep 2026

Spring guided walk

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free guided walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

01 Oct 2026

Create your own lavender bag

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

03 Oct 2026

Botanical printing workshop: Fabric has memory

Transform vintage Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own.