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Awards open to Auckland farmers
Auckland Council has partnered with the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, so that the region’s farmers and horticulturists are eligible to enter the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards – with entries open until 31 October.
Fresh Gallery Ōtara
Fresh Gallery Ōtara, an art exhibition space run by Auckland Council and the community.
Running for Auckland Council?
Want to be more directly involved in decisions that will help make Auckland a great place to live? Consider running as a candidate in the next council elections.
Papakura volunteers celebrated
Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.
Memorial Gardens seeks help locating families
Manukau Memorial Gardens is asking for help from the public to trace the families of loved ones whose headstones were accidentally damaged last week.
New military gallery opens at Papakura Museum
A new military gallery has opened at Papakura Museum, with an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI.
Peace tree honours the past
A memorial tree has been planted at Arlene Shultz Park, Manurewa, to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.
Happy birthday Hawkins Theatre!
Theatre celebrates birthday with community open day including free family film screenings, drama workshops and tours of backstage and technical areas.
Events
Papakura School holiday fun
Come down to Papakura for a series of exciting school holiday events.
Climate action trail April fun - win prizes
Bag a free activity booklet, explore the climate action trail and be in to win some great prizes...
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke School Holiday Programme
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke's School Holiday Programmes are filled with adventure, creativity and d...
Make a paper flower bouquet
Drop in for this free creative activity where kids can create a simple flower bouquet from paper...
Make a Fabulous Flower Pendant at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Drop in for this free creative activity where kids can design and decorate their own circle penda...
Love your awa - Stream workshop
Discover the magic of your local waterways at Love Your Awa—a hands‑on, nature‑immersive stream w...
Microgreens workshop for kids
A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.
Papakura Library Ukulele Club
Our free ukulele club is on every Thursday from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at the Papakura Library Meeting R...