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Educational 21 Sep 2018

Friday with Simone Nathan

Discover the enduring legacy of Simone Nathan, fundraiser and advocate for women and children.

Cultural 18 Sep 2018

Keeping te reo Maori alive through coffee and kai

A group of Manurewa youth have set up a cafe to help those wanting a place to practise their te reo Māori in a fun, non-judgemental setting.

Environment 14 Sep 2018

How one school is turning parakai into a maara kai

A Papakura school is making the most of a community food scrap service.

Community 5 Sep 2018

A forest of family trees

This year the Papakura Children’s Forest celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Libraries 24 Aug 2018

Feedback wanted on Takanini Library and Community Hub

Tell us what you think about the concept plans for the services and the interior fit for the new Takanini Library and Community Hub.

Transport 23 Aug 2018

End to project a year away for Franklin commuters

Relief from the grind of the southern motorway is at least a year away.

21 Aug 2018

Planting day for major stormwater project

We are looking for plenty of helping hands for a community planting day at Wattle Farm Reserve in Manurewa on 1 September.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Aug 2018

Papakura youth feature in new photography exhibition

Talented young sportspeople are the focus of an exhibition in Papakura town centre.

Events

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - South

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

16 Mar 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Digital Drop-in

Drop in to our sessions for one-on-one digital coaching with our tech-passionate librarians.

08 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Raranga and Tivaevae Wānanga

Come along to this free Māori and Cook Islands textile workshop.

11 Sep 2026

Ko tooku reo, Ko tooku ohooho!

Join us for a fun, hands-on learning experience!

16 Sep 2026

Seed sowing made simple

Join us for this beginner-friendly introduction to seed sowing, where you'll learn the basics of...

18 Sep 2026

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke Tour

Learn about the stories of this historic home and garden, as well as details of the recent refurb...

19 Sep 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy – Exploring medicinal plants of spring

Learn about the medicinal plants that grow all around us in Tāmaki Makaurau.

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...