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Environment 17 Nov 2015

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.

Arts 28 Oct 2015

Fresh Gallery Ōtara

Fresh Gallery Ōtara, an art exhibition space run by Auckland Council and the community.

Community 28 Oct 2015

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.

Community 21 Oct 2015

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.

20 Oct 2015

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.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

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.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

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.

Theatre / Performance 29 Sep 2015

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

04 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Papakura School holiday fun

Come down to Papakura for a series of exciting school holiday events.

04 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

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...

07 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke School Holiday Programme

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke's School Holiday Programmes are filled with adventure, creativity and d...

08 Apr 2026

Make a paper flower bouquet

Drop in for this free creative activity where kids can create a simple flower bouquet from paper...

09 Apr 2026

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...

09 Apr 2026 - 20 May 2026

Love your awa - Stream workshop

Discover the magic of your local waterways at Love Your Awa—a hands‑on, nature‑immersive stream w...

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

05 Mar 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

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...