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Papakura

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Papakura District Council is one of 59 District Councils in New Zealand and one of seven territorial local authorities covering the greater Auckland region.

Situated strategically 32km south of Auckland city, Papakura is in the unique position of being bordered on its north side by the greater Auckland suburbs, and on the south by some of the most striking countryside within New Zealand. Papakura's southern gateway function is emphasised by its position between the Harbour and the Hunua ranges.

Papakura District Council's physical address is:
35 Coles Crescent, Papakura




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Friday, 29 October 2010
Community 10:13AM
Papakura's annual fireworks will go with a bang at new venue

PAPAKURA — A clown show and an exploding toilet will kick off the 2010 Papakura Fireworks display on November 5.

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Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Council 12:57PM
Papakura District Council secures Hingaia Recreation Land

PAPAKURA — In one of its final major “legacy” projects, Papakura District Council has agreed to purchase land on the Hingaia Peninsula to ensure that the area’s growing population has ample open space for recreational use.

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Art 11:32AM
Papakura through the artist's lens

PAPAKURA — An exhibition that captures the Papakura District will open at the Papakura Art Gallery on Friday 22 October 2010.

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Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Traffic 7:25AM
Papakura council takes "berm-parkers" to task

PAPAKURA — People who park across driveways or on the Council-owned roadside berm in Papakura are on notice: they stand to receive fines for their inconsiderate parking.

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Thursday, 27 May 2010
Building 5:35PM
Mayor says leaky homes solution unfair

PAPAKURA — Papakura District Council Mayor Calum Penrose says the Government’s proposed solution to the leaky homes issue will bring relief to owners of leaky homes and offer some kind of closure for them.

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Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Fire 9:08AM
Restricted fire season ends

PAPAKURA — Colder weather and the weekend’s rain have brought an end to the restricted fire season in Papakura.

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Monday, 29 March 2010
Transport 12:59PM
Beach Road improvements to start April 7

PAPAKURA — Papakura District Council contractors will start road improvement work in the area of Beach Road at the intersections of Elliot Street and Chichester Drive on April 7.

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Friday, 26 March 2010
Community 1:17PM
Positive focus on youth in Papakura

PAPAKURA — Papakura young people are in focus this year with the announcement of the second annual Papakura Youth Awards and a continued high profile for the Papakura Youth Leadership Forum, which is now into its fourth year.

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Monday, 8 March 2010
Earthquakes 10:24AM
Latest tsunami highlights need for personal and family emergency plans

PAPAKURA — Figures released last week show that 15 per cent of New Zealanders have an emergency plan or enough food and water to survive for three days.

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Thursday, 28 January 2010
Fire 2:30PM
Fire danger remains high in Papakura District

PAPAKURA — Recent rain showers may have given some relief for gardens and farms, but a restricted fire season across all of Papakura District remains in place and will not be lifted until there is “significant and sustained” rainfall.

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Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Council 3:25PM
Residents urged to make the most of Mill Road Corridor consultation opportunity

PAPAKURA — Papakura District Council is urging residents to make the most of the current consultation period and have their say on options for the proposed eastern arterial route, known as the Mill Road Corridor.

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Monday, 18 January 2010
Golf 11:13AM
Community views sought on golf course land use restriction

PAPAKURA — Papakura District Council is seeking the community’s views on lifting a restriction on land involved in a project proposed for Papakura Golf Course.

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Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Council 5:52PM
Draft Pukekiwiriki Reserve Management Plan

PAPAKURA — A draft management plan for Papakura District’s iconic Pukekiwiriki Reserve has been released for public comment by Papakura District Council and will be the subject of an information day at Redhill Community Centre.

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Friday, 11 December 2009
Fire 3:32PM
Papakura District restricted fire season in place form December 21

PAPAKURA — A restricted fire season will be in place in the Papakura District from Monday December 21.

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Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Traffic 1:54PM
Papakura Council to improve safety of "black spot" intersection

PAPAKURA — Papakura District Council is taking action to reduce crashes at the District’s worst “black spot” intersection, where Spartan Road meets Great South Road in Takanini.

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Council 1:54PM
Papakura pushes to be unitary authority

PAPAKURA — Papakura is to seek the approval of the Minister of Local Government to become a unitary authority outside the jurisdiction of the coming Auckland supercity.

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Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Council 6:29AM
Wood Street land purchase will enhance central park

PAPAKURA — New entrance to lead from Railway Street West into park Purchase complements plans for adjacent land A new entrance to Central Park will result from work under way at 69 Wood Street.

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Monday, 30 November 2009
Council 4:23PM
Papakura confirms upgrade for Accent Point

PAPAKURA — Transformation will: Retain and emphasise the positive aspects of facility Bring library and museum onto street level Create a lasting asset for the community Papakura District Council has announced moves to enhance and revitalise the Accent Point complex in downtown Papakura.

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Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Sport 2:05PM
Papakura Trolley Derby is go!

PAPAKURA — Papakura families, service clubs, race fans are being challenged to enter the 2009 Papakura Blue Light Trolley Derby.

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Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Theatre 2:58PM
Steel Ballerina comes to the Hawkins Theatre

PAPAKURA — 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.

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Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Building 7:53AM
Illegal building demolished under court order

PAPAKURA — Papakura District Council has today moved to enforce a court order for the removal of an illegal building in Oakleigh Avenue, Takanini.

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Monday, 24 August 2009
Council 2:58PM
Council considers Accent Point options

PAPAKURA — 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.

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Building 2:57PM
Leaky Homes costs will hit Papakura residents hardest

PAPAKURA — 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.

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Saturday, 15 August 2009
Business 10:11AM
Papakura businesses focus on excellence

PAPAKURA —     Strong entries in 2009 business awards Venue confirmed for gala award dinner The search is on for Franklin and Papakura’s best businesses, and Papakura’s businesses have responded enthusiastically.

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Theatre 9:38AM
Whero's new net at Hawkins Theatre

PAPAKURA — Fresh from a highly acclaimed 2008 season which left audiences captivated at the Herald Theatre in Auckland, Massive Companys production of Wheros New Net will be performed at the Hawkins Theatre in Papakura.

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Friday, 14 August 2009
Art 7:57AM
Papakura potter's club's adventures with clay

PAPAKURA — 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.

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Art 7:51AM
Journey through landscapes at Art Gallery

PAPAKURA — Jennifer Cruden is one of Papakura’s most vibrant artists and her work is on display this month at the Papakura Art Gallery.

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Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Alcohol 8:49AM
Papakura residents asked to think before they drink

PAPAKURA — 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.

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Monday, 3 August 2009
Waste 3:52PM
Cost force rubbish bag price increase

PAPAKURA — Increasing costs have driven up the price of rubbish bags in Papakura.

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Saturday, 1 August 2009
Waste 8:52AM
Costs force rubbish bag price increase

PAPAKURA — Increasing costs have driven up the price of rubbish bags in Papakura.

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