WELCOME TO:
Sonny’s Polynesian Takeaways in O’Shannessey Street
Indian Spice Bazaar in East Street
Sustainable Papakura who has re-opened in O’Shannessey Street
The Bedroom Store in Great South Road
FAIRY LIGHTS:
Lovely fairy lights have been brightening up our
town recently, especially at night. These are
making Papakura look even brighter and more
gorgeous than usual.
MATARIKI:
Matariki flags will be up as we celebrate Matariki, the Māori lunar new year. And for the first time, this year we have a public holiday (Friday June 24) to further mark the occasion.
WHERE TO EAT GUIDES:
A handy guide about what’s on the menu locally, our latest Where to Eat in Papakura Brochure is available by contacting the Papakura Business Association.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP:
Is your business located just outside the Papakura central area? If so, contact us (2988996) and we will be pleased to provide more information about becoming an associate member, including its many benefits.
MURALS:
We now have 25 colourful murals painted by local artists in and around the town. Check them out online (www.papakura.co.nz/art-trail-map-papakura/), or contact us for an Art Trail Map Brochure.
CHORUS BOXES:
Pupils from schools, daycares and kindergartens have been painting Chorus Boxes in and around Papakura, so we now have 20 brightly coloured boxes in total. For more details visit www.papakura.co.nz/chorus-box-painting/ or call us if your group, school, daycare or kindy is interested in painting one.
WHALE TALES:
We are proud to have two Whales Tail sculptures locally. These pieces were painted by local Artist, Pascal Atiga Bridger Wharepapa (Sacred Taonga, located by the fountain in the centre of Papakura) and Leroy Roberts (Kaitiaki by the Massey Park Pool). Both bring even more colour to Papakura.