Papakura District Council
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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
PAPAKURA — A clown show and an exploding toilet will kick off the 2010 Papakura Fireworks display on November 5.
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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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PAPAKURA — An exhibition that captures the Papakura District will open at the Papakura Art Gallery on Friday 22 October 2010.
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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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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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PAPAKURA — Colder weather and the weekend’s rain have brought an end to the restricted fire season in Papakura.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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PAPAKURA — A restricted fire season will be in place in the Papakura District from Monday December 21.
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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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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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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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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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PAPAKURA — Papakura families, service clubs, race fans are being challenged to enter the 2009 Papakura Blue Light Trolley Derby.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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PAPAKURA — Increasing costs have driven up the price of rubbish bags in Papakura.
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PAPAKURA — Increasing costs have driven up the price of rubbish bags in Papakura.
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AUCKLAND — The Government’s Supercity proposal will have a direct economic impact on communities like Papakura according to Mayor Calum Penrose.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura Art Gallery’s latest exhibition offers the perfect antidote for the winter “blues”.
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AUCKLAND — A Papakura resident has had her submission on the proposed Supercity rejected by the Select Committee.
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PAPAKURA — Torrential rain did not stop friends and family turning out to the Inaugural Papakura Youth Visual Art Competition Awards Night.
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PAPAKURA — 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.
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AUCKLAND — The National Government is not delivering on its promises to the people of Auckland and local MP Judith Collins is “ignoring” her electorate as the Supercity proposal is rushed through Parliament.
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PAPAKURA — Independent review and assessment of building consent processes Papakura is first to pass assessment in Auckland region Papakura residents can be assured that the Papakura District Council’s building services are up there with the best.
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The Government's Supercity proposal continues to "deny and derail" democracy for the people of the Auckland region with plans to prevent submitters speaking at select committee hearings on the laws establishing the new council, says Papakura Mayor.
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PAPAKURA — Police are working with Papakura District Council road safety and roading staff to help keep children safe around school entrances.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura District Mayor Calum Penrose says his Council is “deeply disappointed” by the Government’s decision on the future of the Auckland region.
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PAPAKURA — Mayor Calum Penrose and Deputy Mayor Peter Goldsmith emerged from today’s briefing on the report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry very disappointed by its recommendations for Auckland’s governance.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura Art Gallery is celebrating Chinese New Year with the opening of two very special exhibitions by Chinese artists.
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PAPAKURA — The light rain that has fallen over much of Auckland early this week is not enough to reduce the fire risk in the Counties area, says Papakura Principal Rural Fire Officer Andy Baker.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura District Council has approved for consultation a draft ten year plan that sets out a path for growth managed responsibly and with a keen awareness of the national and global economic situation.
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PAPAKURA — A “sensational” 2008 sets Papakura’s Art Gallery up for a bumper year in 2009, with only two exhibition slots available in the Gallery’s exhibition programme and attendance figures climbing month by month.
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PAPAKURA — Socialising and celebrating during the Christmas holiday season in Papakura and Franklin District will be measurably safer this summer thanks to a road safety initiative in both districts.
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PAPAKURA — The Royal New Zealand Ballet is bringing its Tutus on Tour to the Hawkins Theatre in Papakura in 2009, and tickets have gone on sale in time for Christmas.
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PAPAKURA — A Restricted Fire Season will be in place in the Papakura District from Monday December 15.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura Police are preparing to enforce the districts new ban on drinking alcohol in public places.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura Art Gallerys popular Small Packages pre-Christmas exhibition opens on Thursday evening, and is bigger than ever.
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PAPAKURA — Growth and the arrival of spring make for a busy time on Papakuras roads, and a range of groups are pushing safety messages over coming months.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura is heading into a busy time of year as the weather improves and a range of fun family, cultural, business and community events are planned.
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PAPAKURA — Quality business assistance and advice available at no cost to entrants.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura dog owners can reduce the cost of single or multiple dog ownership and registration by sitting and passing a dog owner licence course.
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PAPAKURA — The centre of Papakura is in the final stages of its $6.1 million transformation, with contractors adding the finishing touches to the town square and a final major project set to take place in early 2009.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura District Council has signed off its 2008-2009 Annual Plan and Long Term Council Community Plan amendment with a work programme that continues progress made in the past two years.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura residents using shipping containers as temporary or permanent storage, sleep-outs or garden sheds are liable to be prosecuted under the Papakura District Plan.
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PAPAKURA — It’s a pest plant also known as Tobacco Weed, Flannel Leaf or Kerosene Plant.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura Art Gallery and social networking web site www.youtube.com are the venues for an innovative short video exhibition featuring the work of promising young local film-makers.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura District Council has established a new website, www.papakuraarts.co.nz, dedicated to promoting arts in the district.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura’s shiny new rubbish bins are once more attracting attention of the wrong sort.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura’s annual collection of inorganic rubbish will take place in late July and early August.
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PAPAKURA — Vandals putting themselves at risk of injury have prompted Papakura District Council to develop safety countermeasures for the district’s street lights.
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PAPAKURA — There are 22 newly-insulated homes in Papakura that will be more energy efficient, warmer and healthier for their occupants this winter thanks to Papakura’s involvement in the Snug Homes programme.
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PAPAKURA — Properties in the Papakura Town Centre will soon be looking smart and tidy thanks to Project Town Centre, a Papakura District Council initiative that helps property owners to give their buildings an exterior make-over.
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PAPAKURA — Award-winning Economic commentator Rod Oram will discuss the likely direction of the New Zealand economy at the Papakura Business Breakfast on Thursday May 1.
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AUCKLAND — Papakura District Council (PDC) is engaging in a David and Goliath battle with ‘Super City’ proponents keen to persuade the Royal Commission that amalgamation is the way forward for the Auckland Region.
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The people of Papakura have a critical role to play in helping to preserve the identity, autonomy and character of the district according to Papakura’s Mayor and elected members of Council.2,404 views
PAPAKURA — Dual lanes, onramp signals to ease motorway access.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura’s leading arts venue has been granted the rights to display The Ball – the infamous sphere that started the whole Underarm rift between New Zealand and Australia.
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PAPAKURA — Road safety staff in Papakura and Franklin are asking motorists in both districts a question: what will it take for people who drink and drive to change their ways?
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PAPAKURA — Papakura’s Hawkins Centre starts the year with the popular sporting comedy play The Underarm.
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PAPAKURA — The $6.1 million Streetscape project to enhance the Papakura town centre goes into high gear in 2008 with the start of the town square, main street and northern gateway projects.
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PAPAKURA — A blank canvas: Papakura’s art gallery is offering artists from the district the ultimate opportunity to put their work in front of the community.
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PAPAKURA — Papakura District Council staff are now equipped with the ultimate in zero-emission, zero fuel use, carbon-friendly transport: a pair of mountainbikes.
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