Papakura Local Board

👏Congratulations to Conifer Grove School on its successful Auckland Council's Climate & Emergency Ready Fund application!

More than 70 initiatives are being supported – including projects right here in Papakura.

From strengthening community emergency hubs to helping locals adapt to flooding and storms, these kaupapa are building resilience where it matters most.

$1.7m Boost for Auckland Community Climate Action Over 70 Tāmaki Makaurau community groups get a share of $1.7m to prepare for climate impacts and emergencies.

💬🏗️🚉Feedback is now open for the Takaanini Level Crossings project. Take a look at Auckland Transport's updated bridge designs and share your thoughts by 26 June 2026.
View the plans, details for drop-in info sessions and how to submit your feedback via this link: https://at.govt.nz/projects-and-initiatives/takaanini-level-crossings-engagement

💸The Sport and Rec Facilities Investment Fund is now open!
Find out more below and apply now.
This fund supports the development of community sport and recreation facilities across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Funding can support:
⚽ New sport and recreation facilities
🏊 Facility renewals and upgrades
🚴 Projects that respond to changing community needs
🤝 Partnerships that leverage external investment

♻️Know a zero waste hero in Tāmaki Makaurau?

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Zero Waste Awards!
Whether it’s a passionate rangatahi, a tireless community volunteer, an innovative business or someone bringing a cultural lens to waste reduction - we want to hear their stories.

You can nominate yourself, your whānau, your organisation or someone in your community who is making a real difference.

👉Nominations open 1-31 May 2026. Nominate now by clicking the link below:

Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards Nominations are open now until Sunday 31 May for the 2026 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards. These awards celebrate outstanding people and organisations whose heart and soul is in their zero waste kaupapa. NOMINATE HERE Nominations are open to individuals,…

🌱Need some fresh air and a meaningful excuse to get out of the house? Sounds like the perfect reason to join our community planting day!

📆Saturday 30 May, 10am-1pm (rain date Saturday 6 June)
📍2 Charles Henry Way
🧤Bring sturdy covered footwear, water bottle and if you have, gardening gloves and a spade.

👉Register here: https://sustainablepapakura.org/?mec-events=community-planting-day-at-2-charles-henry-way-papakura-free-booking-required&occurrence=2026-05-30
ℹ️More info: [email protected]

📢Expressions of interest for Auckland Heritage Festival 2026 are now open until Sunday 24 May. Apply here if you're keen to hold an event: https://bit.ly/4tp4jFZ

ℹ️More info below.

Auckland Council This submission form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You can click save and come back to your submission later, so long as you use the same computer/device.

🖼️Don't miss the newest exhibit opening at Papakura Art Gallery on Saturday 16 May, 11am

(il)legible inkscription by Joanna Cook and Steve Lovett opens at Papakura Art Gallery in one week!

(il)legible inkscription wrestles with language at the edge of touch. Ink meets skin, fabric, and force through co-laboured acts of pressing, lifting, and shifting. Words blur, stretch, and slip their edges.
What remains is a trace of contact, power, memory, and bodies meeting through inscription.

Join us at 11am on Saturday, 16th of May for the official opening.

There's still time to let us know what you think of our plans for Kuhanui Reserve playground. Have your say by 15 May 2026.

🌈🛝Have you had your say on Kuhanui Reserve playground upgrade yet? Check out our plans in the link below and let us know what you think!

https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/kuhanui-reserve