Papatoetoe Lions Club

Papatoetoe Lions Club The Papatoetoe Lions Club is a small sized community service club situated in the South Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe. Our hall is situated in the Acacia Court.

Activities that the club members take part in are:

- Regular street collections
- Annual Golf Tournament
- Catering for South Auckland Philatelic Society and Upper North Island Scout Association
- Age Concern
- Christmas Wrapping at Hunters Plaza and Papatoetoe Christmas Parade
- Collecting eye glasses for the Vision in the Pacific Project
- Collecting childrens books for the school libraries in Fiji
- Tree Planting
- Peace Posters at local schools
- Speech Competitions at local schools
- Volunteering to help at various community events
- Running the Lions Van for community groups
- Many other activities

The President is John White and the Secretary is Janet white, treasurer is Jacqui Ewens. Our Meeting hall is at 25 Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.

06/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month, landmarks across Aotearoa are turning pink — but the most important reminder is a simple one:
Know what’s normal for you.

Get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts, and if you notice a new or unusual change, have it checked.

Early detection can make a real difference.

Lions — is something in your community turning pink this October?
Tell us about it in the comments!

06/10/2026

Yes, we use AI. And we’re not trying to hide it.

Some of the graphics, images and written content we produce are created with the help of Artificial Intelligence.

We know AI-generated content can sometimes have a recognisable look. We know some of it can feel similar. And we certainly don't believe AI replaces the creativity, knowledge and experience of professional designers, photographers, writers or marketers.

But AI is a tool — and it's a very useful one.

It allows people who may not have design, writing or marketing experience to turn an idea into something they can share. It helps people experiment, learn, create and communicate in ways that weren't easily available to them before.

And that's exciting.

We've seen this before.

When computers started becoming commonplace, there were concerns about things being "computer generated". Digital photography changed photography. Desktop publishing changed print. Social media changed advertising. Smartphones changed how we communicate.

Today, all of those technologies are simply part of everyday life.

AI is another step in that evolution.

Does that mean everything AI creates is brilliant? Of course not.

Sometimes it gets things wrong. Sometimes the images look similar. Sometimes there are six fingers where five would have been quite sufficient! 😄 And sometimes a human with years of experience can create something far better.

That's okay.

The answer isn't to stop using the technology. The answer is to get better at using it.

Good ideas still matter. Good design still matters. Originality still matters. Human judgement still matters. In fact, as AI becomes more common, those things may become even more important.

The technology is here. We can resist it, or we can learn how to use it responsibly and creatively.

We choose to learn.

We use AI. We use Canva. We use computers. We use cameras, smartphones and social media. They're all tools that help turn ideas into communication.

AI doesn't have to replace human creativity. It can help more humans become creative.

And we're looking forward to seeing where that takes us.

06/10/2026
06/10/2026

Two simple words, one powerful statement.

A recent Papatoetoe Lions Club lunch gathering, held on 23 August at Conifer Grove Bakery, brought members together for ...
20/09/2026

A recent Papatoetoe Lions Club lunch gathering, held on 23 August at Conifer Grove Bakery, brought members together for an enjoyable afternoon of friendship and fellowship.

During the gathering, we were pleased to welcome two visitors who stopped by to share their experience and how the support they received through the club had made a positive difference. Hearing firsthand about the impact of our community service was particularly meaningful for our members.

📅 23 August (past event)
📍 Conifer Grove Bakery
68A Walter Strevens Drive, Conifer Grove, Auckland 2112

The Papatoetoe Lions Club brings members together through service, friendship and fellowship, while supporting our wider community.

New members are always welcome to get in touch. 🦁

Another enjoyable social dinner with the Papatoetoe Lions Club, bringing members together for an evening of friendship, ...
20/09/2026

Another enjoyable social dinner with the Papatoetoe Lions Club, bringing members together for an evening of friendship, fellowship and community spirit. 🦁

The club gathers on the 1st Monday of each month for a business meeting and the 3rd Monday for a social gathering, providing great opportunities to connect, strengthen friendships and continue our shared commitment to serving the community.

📅 18 May 2026 (past event)
📍 The Wild Orchid Thai Restaurant
6 Averill Street, Papakura, Auckland 2110

New members are always welcome! If you’re interested in meeting new people, building connections and giving back to the community, feel free to get in touch.

03/06/2026

Please help and donate your citrus fruit.!

We’re collecting Citrus Fruit in June to send to needy South Island families.

We are packing fruit on Sunday 28th June at Contract Warehousing in East Tamaki

Many thanks to Mainfreight Auckland and Contract Warehousing for transport and logsitics to enable us to do this very worthwhile project.

Proud to see the legacy of the Papatoetoe Lions van continue through Pukekohe Lions and the Pukekohe High Leos. 🦁While t...
23/05/2026

Proud to see the legacy of the Papatoetoe Lions van continue through Pukekohe Lions and the Pukekohe High Leos. 🦁

While the van may be moving to a new home, its purpose remains the same, serving the community and supporting those in need. We are delighted that this valued community asset will continue making a positive difference and extending the spirit of Lionism to even more people.

Wishing Pukekohe Lions and the Leos all the very best as they continue this wonderful journey of service. 👏

Wow Papatoetoe Lions, well done for passing on the legacy of the Lions van to Pukekohe Lions. I am sure that they and the Pukekohe High Leos will continue the wonderful legacy.

Address

P. O. Box 200-103 Papatoetoe
Manukau City
2156

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