It's a green-out!
The Royal Commission on Auckland Governance is looking at how Auckland runs and what changes would make things work better. Submissions to the commission were heard at Accent Point on May 12 and 13. You can show your support for Papakura by buying a stylish and distinctive "Independence Green" Papakura t-shirt from the Council offices or Sir Edmund Hillary Library for just $20. Wear it with pride wherever you go!
Read the Council's proposed Submission here.

A management plan for Pukekiwiriki Pa is now being developed.  You can have your say in writing or by using this web site.  Read more

If you're visiting a business or shopping, the Town Centre brings everything you need together for a convenient and exciting experience. read more

Focus on the Arts
Lovers of the arts have a new information source highlighting Papakura's creative community.

Visit the Papakura Arts web site to learn more about coming events, venues available, artists and more - and why not sign up for the email newsletter?

A new radar-based vehicle speed awareness system is now up and running in Papakura.
Funded by Papakura District Council and installed at six key locations throughout the district, the cameras read the speed of oncoming traffic and flash up a visual warning – either the speed of the vehicle or, if the speed is in excess of the limit for the area, a message to slow down.

The new speed display signs are all at or in the vicinity of schools in the district, helping to raise awareness among motorists. They are on the approach to Ardmore School, at the speed “black spot” on Walters Road, and will also be installed on Manuroa Road, Cosgrave Road, Opaheke Road and on Great South Road at Drury.

The project was instigated and followed through by Papakura District Council road safety staff.

Above, Papakura District Council Road Safety Officer Donna Dick, PDC Roading Engineer Alan Peddie and 3M’s Alan Parker monitor traffic behaviour outside Ardmore School as the advisory sign is brought on-line.

Annual Plan 2008/2009 and LTCCP Amendment

The Council's Annual Plan 2008/2009 builds on the direction of Progress Papakura, the Long Term Council Community Plan. Read more

Enhancing our Town Centre

Papakura is in the midst of a $6.1 million enhancement project that will transform the public parts of the town centre, making it truly the Heart of the District. read more

Arts and Culture Centre consultation

Papakura District Council is consulting on a proposal to set up a Council Controlled Organisation as a governance entity for the future development, ownership and management of an Arts and Culture Centre for Papakura. Read more

Safer Community Trust consultation

Papakura District Council is consulting on a proposal to set up a new Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) to provide graffiti removal, safety and security services. Read more 
 

View the latest issue here. Past issues of the District News are available here

Getting Rid of Graffiti

To report Graffiti in the District, telephone the Council Hotline on 295 1300. Click here for information on how to help keep our district graffiti free.

Local Grants - Supporting community service groups

Papakura District Council's local grants round for community service groups is now open. Read more