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“Eating The Dog” Confirmed For Hawkins Theatre
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 5:52 pm | Papakura District Council
Leading New Zealand comic Te Radar brings his latest offering, Eating the Dog, to Papakura’s Hawkins Theatre for one night only on November 6. The show takes a satirical look at the unsung heroes of New Zealand - that eclectic bunch of individuals all ... More >>
Papakura Lodges Submission On Ward Boundaries
Friday, 16 October 2009, 2:57 pm | Papakura District Council
• Single-member ward to represent Papakura on main Auckland Council • Papakura ward to take in Clevedon, Randwick Park, Hyperion • Two local boards: Papakura and Clevedon More >>
Trolley Derby is go!
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 1:40 pm | Papakura District Council
Papakura families, service clubs, race fans are being challenged to enter the 2009 Papakura Blue Light Trolley Derby. Organisers are issuing a heads-up to regular derby-racers and a challenge to families and businesses and “everyone who has always thought ... More >>
Steel Ballerina comes to the Hawkins Theatre
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 2:54 pm | Papakura District Council
A play that explores the idea of a creative expiry date, the private versus public face of a dancer and the tenacity involved in such an inspired career will feature at Papakura’s Hawkins Theatre early next month. More >>
Illegal Buildings Demolished Under Court Order
Tuesday, 25 August 2009, 12:29 pm | Papakura District Council
Papakura District Council has today moved to enforce a court order for the removal of an illegal building in Oakleigh Avenue, Takanini. More >>
Papakura Will Be Worst Hit By Leaky Homes Bill
Monday, 24 August 2009, 3:34 pm | Papakura District Council
Ratepayers in Papakura should brace for a significant cost burden under the new Supercity if estimates of leaky homes resolution are correct, says Mayor Calum Penrose. “New costings on repairs needed to the leaky homes across the Auckland region are tipping ... More >>
Council Considers Options For Accent Point
Monday, 24 August 2009, 3:12 pm | Papakura District Council
A need to improve access and ease of use for patrons of Papakura’s Ernest Clarke Memorial Museum and Sir Edmund Hillary Library at Accent Point is driving moves by Papakura District Council to develop options for the mall. Mayor Calum Penrose says ... More >>
Papakura businesses focus on excellence
Monday, 17 August 2009, 1:02 pm | Papakura District Council
The search is on for Franklin and Papakura’s best businesses, and Papakura’s businesses have responded enthusiastically. Twelve local businesses have entered the award, most of them entering more than one category. Organisers have confirmed ... More >>
Envirosmart Awards Offer Gold Status
Friday, 14 August 2009, 3:54 pm | Papakura District Council
A group of Auckland companies including the Stevenson Quarry in Papakura have proven their environmental commitment by achieving Enviro-Mark NZ Gold status in a programme encouraging sustainable business practices. Sixteen of the 33 businesses that participated ... More >>
Whero’s New Net At Hawkins Theatre
Friday, 14 August 2009, 3:45 pm | Papakura District Council
Fresh from a highly acclaimed 2008 season which left audiences captivated at the Herald Theatre in Auckland, Massive Company’s production of Whero’s New Net will be performed at the Hawkins Theatre in Papakura. The play features a stellar cast ... More >>
Papakura Potter’s Club’s Adventures With Clay
Friday, 14 August 2009, 11:42 am | Papakura District Council
The Papakura Potters are exploring vessels, vases and other containers in contemporary ceramics in an exhibition Adventures with Clay running until 12 September at Papakura Art Gallery. More >>
Journey Through Landscapes At Art Gallery
Friday, 14 August 2009, 9:15 am | Papakura District Council
Jennifer Cruden is one of Papakura’s most vibrant artists and her work is on display this month at the Papakura Art Gallery. Serenity - A journey through time explores a journey through the seasons through her large scale works. More >>
Residents Asked To Think Before They Drink
Monday, 10 August 2009, 4:54 pm | Papakura District Council
A new campaign to discourage under-age drinking and those buying alcohol and supplying it to young people is sending a clear message to customers of liquor “off-licence” shops in Papakura. More >>
Costs Force Rubbish Bag Price Increase
Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 10:39 am | Papakura District Council
Increasing costs have driven up the price of rubbish bags in Papakura. From 1 August, official Papakura District Council red rubbish bags will cost $1.50 each. The rise is to cover increased costs of bag manufacture, collection and disposal, and includes ... More >>
Communities Stand To Lose Out, Says Papakura Mayor
Friday, 24 July 2009, 12:16 pm | Papakura District Council
The Government’s Supercity proposal will have a direct economic impact on communities like Papakura according to Mayor Calum Penrose. Forming a unitary authority based in central Auckland with absolute power over spending will eliminate local spending ... More >>
Recycling Is Blooming At The Art Gallery
Wednesday, 22 July 2009, 9:37 am | Papakura District Council
Papakura Art Gallery’s latest exhibition offers the perfect antidote for the winter “blues”. The Recycled exhibition, which runs until August 10, showcases floral art creations using recycled vessels. More >>
Outrage As Committee Ignores Local Feedback
Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 12:05 pm | Papakura District Council
A Papakura resident has had her submission on the proposed Supercity rejected by the Select Committee. More >>
Winners: Inaugural Papakura Youth Art Competition
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 4:48 pm | Papakura District Council
Torrential rain did not stop friends and family turning out to the Inaugural Papakura Youth Visual Art Competition Awards Night. More >>
Council highlights need for flu pandemic awareness
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 4:02 pm | Papakura District Council
With the global Influenza A H1N1 outbreak now classified as a pandemic, Papakura District Council is urging people to take steps to ensure they are able to manage through a period of illness or isolation. More >>
Keri Downs Community Planting Day
Tuesday, 9 June 2009, 12:13 pm | Papakura District Council
A community planting day will be held at Keri Downs on Saturday 27 June. The event, organised by Papakura District Council as part of its WaiCare initiative, is supported by Auckland Regional Council’s Environmental Initiatives Fund. The EIF provides ... More >>
