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Waste 4 Apr 2018

Papakura retirement village takes up food waste collection

Auckland Council’s new food waste collection has recently rolled out across the former Papakura Council area.

Transport 29 Mar 2018

New overbridge boost for cyclists and walkers

A new off-road shared walkway and cycling path will give locals alternative ways to get around.

2 Mar 2018

New local board member has Manurewa at heart

Dave Pizzini might be the new face on the Manurewa Local Board but the recently-elected local board member is no stranger to Manurewa - a community his family has lived in for generations.

Transport 17 Jan 2018

Manurewa Station electronic ticket gates go live today

To help improve safety and reduce fare evasion, electronic ticket gates have been installed at Manurewa Train Station.

Waste 30 Nov 2017

Red bins on a roll in south and east Auckland

Thanks, south and east Auckland – you’re winning at binning the bags!

Environment 20 Nov 2017

Grant boosting medicinal garden knowledge

A local board community grant is helping a group of students grow a Māori medicinal garden.

Walkways 8 Nov 2017

AT launches Safer Communities programme

Auckland Transport aims to make it safer and easier to get around by foot in Papakura, Mt Roskill and Mangere Bridge.

Events

13 Jun 2026

Textured earring and pendant workshop

Explore and learn how to design, cut, texture, polish, and patina a piece of copper.

16 Jun 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Central

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

18 Jun 2026

An introduction to gelli printing

A relaxed, hands-on workshop where you get to explore, experiment and see what happens.

20 Jun 2026

Sewing workshop

Thread the needle and get stitching in this playful introduction to sewing.

20 Jun 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Weaving workshops: Birds and stars

Learn to weave birds and stars at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke.

27 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 2026

Whiria te Tāngata

Join us over the Matariki period for this exhibition, workshops and other activities centred on t...