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Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Community 5 Dec 2018

National award for Orion Street neighbourhood group

A team dedicated to cleaning up Orion Street in Papakura has been recognised with a national award.

Arts 28 Nov 2018

New artwork tells Manurewa’s story

A new artwork lines the covered walkway leading from Southmall to the Manurewa public transport interchange.

Community 23 Nov 2018

Workshops aim to upskill neighbours with the tools to connect

Want to learn how to make your community safer and more connected?

Playgrounds 7 Nov 2018

New place to play for Takanini families

A community day, sausage sizzle and games were part of the fun at the opening of a new playground in Takanini.

7 Nov 2018

Positive outlook for Manurewa's town centres

Manurewa Local Board is encouraged by the positive outlook for local town centres.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Nov 2018

Students plan for Papakura's future

The future of Papakura is in good hands if Opaheke School’s students are anything to go by.

Heritage 10 Oct 2018

Manurewa signs up for Armistice Day 100

Eight street signs across Manurewa have had a poppy added to them to honour the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

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.