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Walkway to improve connections in Papakura
A covered 250-metre walkway is going to be built to link Papakura Train Station to the town centre.
Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura
From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.
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.
Events
BrainCharge - South
Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...
Digital Drop-in
Drop in to our sessions for one-on-one digital coaching with our tech-passionate librarians.
Raranga and Tivaevae Wānanga
Come along to this free Māori and Cook Islands textile workshop.
Seed sowing made simple
Join us for this beginner-friendly introduction to seed sowing, where you'll learn the basics of...
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke Tour
Learn about the stories of this historic home and garden, as well as details of the recent refurb...
Nature’s Pharmacy – Exploring medicinal plants of spring
Learn about the medicinal plants that grow all around us in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Family History Help
Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...