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Community 2 Aug 2018

Targeted rate for Papakura food scraps collection

Auckland’s new food scraps collection service has been introduced in Papakura.

Environment 27 Jul 2018

Q&A on the Manukau Harbour Forum

We chat to Saffron Toms to find out more about the Manukau Harbour Forum and what it does.

Sports / Leisure 25 Jul 2018

Funding boost for Pulman Park improvement plans

Funding for new lights will make Takanini's Pulman Park safer and more attractive to new users.

Waste 11 Jul 2018

Council takes illegal dumpers to court

Three illegal dumpers appeared in court on Thursday 5 July.

Environment 5 Jul 2018

Two myrtle rust infections confirmed in south Auckland

The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed two myrtle rust infections in south Auckland within the last month.

Playgrounds 21 Jun 2018

New playground a hit in Weymouth

Kids can run, jump, climb, dig and enjoy water play at a new playground in the Manurewa suburb of Weymouth.

Community 19 Jun 2018

We’re putting Papakura’s volunteers in the spotlight

Nominations for this year's Papakura Volunteer Awards are now open.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Jun 2018

New venture inspiring Papakura's creative talents

Giving creative talents a place to be inspired and create is the focus of The Corner – a new initiative in the heart of Papakura.

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.