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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
One cup, one thousand stories
Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...
Family History Help
Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...
Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library
Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.
Discover the best herbs for container gardening
Discover some of the best herbs to grow in pots and containers and learn how to help them thrive...
Mini bugs: A clay craft for kids
Drop in to the Auckland Botanic Gardens visitor centre and get creative.
Sculpture in the Gardens
New Zealand’s most popular outdoor art event, returns to Auckland Botanic Gardens for its 10th ex...
Sculpture in the gardens: Guided walk
Discover the stories behind the sculptures, learn about the artists and explore how the artworks...