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About Our
Community
Over 40,000 people
live in Papakura. We have a diverse mix of nationalities, with a significant Maori and Pacific Islander
population. In comparison with the rest of New Zealand, our population is younger and we have more families,
reflecting the lifestyle nature of our District.
Auckland Regional Growth Strategy
predictions, estimate the District's
population
will reach 85,000 within the next fifty years.
In the
next ten years, we're expecting an additional 25% more people (10,000)
than we have now. The Council
is working to provide for our community's future, as well as those of
our businesses.
As part of the
preparation for the future,
the Council has
established a Community Development section
to
work
with community groups, organisations and citizens to build
and strengthen our
community
networks.
Community
Development activities include
establishing and maintaining links with Central
Government around Papakura social initiatives and issues, organising
training workshops, providing information on
funding, supporting organisations with information and providing them
with another way of communicating with Council.
The
section also provides advice to Council on
youth and community issues,
and advocates regionally and nationally on social and cultural wellbeing
issues that impact our
community. Papakura District Council, in
conjunction with MIT is currently offering a range of professional
development courses for community groups. For more information,
email Leora Hirsh or download a registration form
here.
Community Links
 Use
the New Zealand Government web gateway to access central and local
government departments and services.
 LawAccess
is a site linking to New Zealand government and non-government agencies
that provide information on your rights and responsibilities under
specific laws.
 Worksite/PaeMahi
is a New Zealand government site that provides information about
work, skills and employment opportunities in New Zealand.
WaterSafe Auckland Inc, is a
coordinating body of organisations and individuals working towards a
safer community in, on and around water through building a water safety
culture in the Auckland Region.
Check them out.
NZ Cadet Forces is a
youth leadership training scheme run jointly between the NZ Defence
Force and the local community. With 106 units nation wide there is a
very good chance that there is a Unit in your area.
Check them out.
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