Positive Papakura

17/05/2018

To the Papakura community,

After living with my family in Papakura over the past four years, it is time that we moved back home to the Bay of Plenty and say goodbye to the community we have been lucky enough to immerse ourselves in.

Since I have lived in Papakura, I have had some incredibly special moments occur - I have been gifted money at the supermarket as a random act of kindness (leading to a pay-it-forward moment), I have had over $5000 worth of prizes donated by local business owners for my community events held at Massey Park Pools, and I have seen first hand the bond our community has during hard times - Something that we should all be proud of.

I started Positive Papakura through a post on Facebook that gained a lot of attention about speaking out about the good things that come from within our community, instead of highlighting the small number of negative incidents that occurred. I feel content knowing I have done my part in making the Papakura community a bit more positive, and will be sad to leave behind a community that cares for each other like our one does.

This page will be handed over to Lara Wharepapa Bridger, someone who is well-known throughout the Papakura community for her selfless efforts in making our town a better place, one that we are proud to be part of :-)

From my family to yours, thank you all for such a wonderful few years living in this community.

Sharnika x

29/01/2018

This morning on Porchester Road, a wallet fell onto the road from a moving vehicle, with a lot of notes flying everywhere in the wind.

And man and I both stopped to collect what we could, with the man saying he would drop the wallet to the police station. I met the owner of the wallet who had realised what had happened and told him it was being dropped off to the police. I dropped off what I found left behind to the police station, where I saw the owner of the wallet had just received everything from the police and was obviously pretty happy.

From the moment the money was flying to the moment the man had his money and wallet back was less than 10 minutes. Quick bit of praise out to the people who show respect for others and to show how effective it is dropping items off to our local police.

Have a great day Papakura 😄

01/09/2017

Would anyone like to take over the Positive Papakura page? Send us a message :-)

15/02/2017

We are looking for a local graphic designer for a project, more than happy for them to be a high school student if they have creative talent! Please send us a message if your interested.

07/02/2017

Fantastic documentary - As a parent with children yet to attend High School this is an excellent reminder of what schools we have within our local communities.

http://features.nzherald.co.nz/under-the-bridge/

At the edge of the city and the margins of society, a school and its students are fighting back.

03/02/2017

👏🏼 I am really looking forward to watching this, I am sure our community is too.

23/01/2017

We have an incredible mother in our community, and I would love this message to find her!

This morning at 8:45am, I was at Pak'n'Save with my twin babies. At the checkout, a lovely kindhearted woman was with her three children, asking me about my twins. She took the time out of her day to show genuine interest in my children while we waited, which usually doesn't happen as we are always so busy with our own lives that we don't stop and talk to kind strangers in queues.

As she was about to leave, she gave me a $20 note and said she wanted it to go towards my groceries. I couldn't believe it, I've heard of this happening to other people but never to myself!

To the kindhearted stranger I met this morning, you have made my day. From my family to yours, I wish you all the best and I hope we cross paths again soon. I look forward to paying it forward in the near future 🌸🌺❤️

15/01/2017

Five goodies are hidden in a tree at Bruce Pullman Park... if you find them, replace them with your own!

15/11/2016

+ Papakura Community, we need your help +

A fantastic Papakura High School Year 10 student, Jarrod Church, recently suffered a heart attack while playing basketball. He has a huge journey ahead of him as he recovers from the significant brain damage that occurred. He is an amazing boy and has a wonderful supportive whanau. His wonderful school are organizing a fundraiser dinner on the 2nd of December. If you would like to purchase a ticket to attend or make a donation towards the silent auction then please contact Kelly (contact info on the poster). All funds raised go directly to the Church whanau.

03/11/2016

+ WIN TICKETS TO BE IN THE STUDIO AUDIENCE FOR FAMILY FEUD +

Thanks to our friends at TV3, we are giving away 3x double passes to their Family Feud show! To be in to win, let us know who you will take - The winners will be announced in 24 hours.

The filming is this Saturday 5th November, with the audience arriving at 10am. The show will be recorded between 10am-1:30pm. Age is 12 years +. Dress is smart casual. More info will be provided to our lucky winners!

This competition is in no way endorsed, sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

21/10/2016

Congrats to our winner Kelly - Hope you and your hubby enjoy the treats! Send us a message and we will get these goodies out to you.

Have a safe and happy long weekend everyone!