Articles by Tracy Shackleton

A Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there from the Papakura Business Association and we hope you have a fantastic day. NEW BUSINESSES IN PAPAKURA: We welcome i-Fix Computing who have opened up in East Street and Martial Fitness who have opened up in East Street as well. We have had 26 new businesses open up in Papakura since the beginning of the year. WWW.PAPAKURA.CO.NZ …

WELCOME TO OUR NEW BUSINESSES IN PAPAKURA Tasi Market on the Great South Road Rapid Facility on Porchester Road 24 new businesses have opened in Papakura this year! CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING MURALS AND CHORUS BOXES IN PAPAKURA Go to www.papakura.co.nz and on the home page – hit the tab saying Murals and Art. We have 24 murals now around Papakura from talented local artists…

MATARIKI IN PAPAKURA Check out the beautiful Matariki Flags flying high down the Great South Road in Papakura. And if you go to www.papakura.co.nz you will see all the Matariki Events happening around the town that you can participate in under our Events Section. MORE MURALS FOR PAPAKURA Wow – we have 24 of these murals in our town now … and if you fancy an art map walk to…

Papakura Streetfest – what a wonderful day! Amazing turnout with over 5000 people coming through during the day. Over 45 community stalls, Sustainable Papakura Market Stalls, local entertainment and so much fun for the kids – and the adults too. Check out some of the great photos that Poppa G took for us during the day:…

Happy Mother's Day! Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers on Sunday 9th of May 2021. We wish you all a truly happy and wonderful day. Papakura Streetfest 2021 Make sure you diary this date – Saturday 8th of May in Papakura. Our third annual StreetFEST is back from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be lots of community stalls, sustainable stalls, arts and crafts, sports clubs,…

New businesses in town We welcome: Roma’s Basket – Asian and Filipino Food Store in Broadway Ultimate Barbers in Broadway Punjab Express on the Great South Road – a new Restaurant to our town Papakura Streetfest: diary the date Keep this day free … Saturday 8 May 10 am to 2 pm – Great South Road and into Broadway– a fabulous free community day for you all to come and enjoy…

New Businesses in Papakura We welcome, The Trend Nails and Beauty in Broadway We have new owners at the Roselands Café and Bakery in Roselands – pop in and say hi Ishtar Middle Eastern Restaurant in O’Shannessey Street Amare Safety in Elliot Street H & Son’s Barbershop on the Great South Road Beautiful Me Hair and Beauty Studio on the Great South Road If you need any contact…

The Business Association hopes you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year and an enjoyable and safe break. New Businesses in Papakura We welcome: Totally Chicken in O’Shannessey Street Xuemei Hair Dressing and Beauty in the Selwyn Centre, 182 Great South Road Where to Eat Guide Our up to date Where to Eat Guide is now out and if you didn’t receive a copy in the post, please…

It’s that time of year again when, for all things, Jolly, Joyful and generally Christmassy - Papakura is your one stop Christmas stop! Having always had always had a strong community spirit, a varied retail base with 24 new shops opened this year alone, and with numerous eatery options, your local town centre has pulled out all the stops to make this festive season the best ever!

Getting ready for Christmas in Papakura We are getting ready for Christmas here as it looms up next month! Rotary Santa Parade – Sunday 6th of December in Central Park at 3 pm in town Chilling in the Park – Sunday 6th of December in Central Park straight after the Santa Parade Come down to Central Park and listen to a few good bands, grab a coffee, Mr…

A Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads and Fathers out there from the Papakura Business Association – we hope you have a fantastic day! Welcome to New Businesses into Papakura We welcome Bullseye Accounting who have opened up on the Great South Road. And Memory Layne who have opened up in O’Shannessey Street. Our Wonderful Businesses and Business Owners Check out pages 16 & 17…

WELCOME TO NEW BUSINESSES INTO PAPAKURA It is with great pleasure we can let you know that Red Earth Bistro and Wine Bar has reopened in Papakura on the Great South Road. Check out their details on www.facebook.com/Redearthbistro And Toasted As Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches are open in Broadway. Check out their details on www.facebook.com/toastedas NEW WEBSITE –…

BUY VOUCHERS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES IN PAPAKURA Now we have a fabulous offer for you all! How about buying a $20.00 or more voucher from a local business in Papakura and we will give you an extra $5.00 voucher to spend. Now that’s a good deal for sure. Head to www.livepapakura.co.nz to see which stores are accepting these vouchers and support and love local businesses…

BUY VOUCHERS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES IN PAPAKURA Now we have a fabulous offer for you all! How about buying a $20.00 or more voucher from a local business in Papakura and we will give you an extra $5.00 voucher to spend. Now that’s a good deal for sure. Head to www.livepapakura.co.nz to see which stores are accepting these vouchers and support and love local businesses…

The Papakura Business Association is committed to helping businesses in Papakura open under Levels 3 and Level 2 of the COVID-19 lockdown. Most businesses in Papakura are open in some way or other, and you can support your local favourite retailer, café, trade, professional service or health or Beauty service by going to www.papakura.co.nz and searching for them. \#EatLocal in…

NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN Welcome to: Sammie Nicole Nails – who has come back to Papakura Little Flock of Horrors – fabulous Merino who have moved in the Great South Road Transparent Accounting who have joined as an Associate Member Eight Limb Yoga in Broadway Scott Plumbing have an office in town in the Great South Road Southern Traders in East Street Campbell Tyson have moved…

Did you know that in Papakura we have: Sushi places Cafes Bakeries Barber Shops Gyms and the Rec Centre Health places including Physio, Doctors, foot clinic, Massage places, Lab tests, Family Planning, Medicine clinics, Chiropractic, Hand clinic and more. Dental Clinics Accountancy Firms Banks Finance Companies Valuers Design and Architecture Firms Optometrists …

Welcome to 2020! We hope you all had an amazing Christmas and New Year and an enjoyable and safe break. WELCOME TO OUR NEW BUSINESSES IN PAPAKURA! All Done Up in Broadway Unique Fusion in O’Shannesssey Street Cozy Life Kitchens in Broadway Century 21 in Broadway Zarine Hair and Beauty in O’Shannessey Street INSTAGRAM - #LIVEPAPAKURA: We are now on Instagram … so check us out…

Go in the draw to win one of three $100 Papakura shopping Vouchers which can be spent in Papakura Town Centre! 12 shops or places in Papakura town centre have a Christmas bauble with a special number on it located in their shop window. Follow the clues to find them. Fill in your answers & put your entry form in the box instore at the last shop on the hunt or at Santa’s grotto…

GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS IN PAPAKURA We are getting ready for Christmas here as it looms up in just a few months CAROLS IN THE PARK Friday 6th of December in Central Park from 6 pm ROTARY SANTA PARADE Sunday 8th of December in Central Park at 3 pm in town CHILLING IN THE PARK Sunday 8th of December in Central Park straight after the Santa Parade – come down to…