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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
Te Waahi o Papakura: Papakura Heritage Trail
Explore Papakura through a downloadable, self‑guided heritage trail featuring local history, sign...
Manurewa Library Book Club
We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.
Floral Discovery Station
Drop in to Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore the wonderful world of spring flowers.
Chinese market gardens and fruit shops
In this engaging presentation, Ruth Lam discusses the history of essential enterprises.
Make a tulip
Bring the kids along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for a hands-on creative drop-in session.
Spring guided walk
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free guided walk through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
Create your own lavender bag
Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...
Botanical printing workshop: Fabric has memory
Transform vintage Japanese silk into a uniquely printed scarf of your very own.