Library Week’s ever
popular read-aloud event is back again and libraries all across the
country are reading Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity Jig by New Zealand author
Diana Neild.
Piggity-Wiggity is a
wonderful read-aloud rhyme and rhythm story that trips off the tongue
with fun language and sophisticated vocabulary and charming
illustrations by Philip Webb.
Papakura Library’s
reading on Wednesday August 20 was by a special guest reader: actor Greg
Johnson, who played the role of Dean Cochrane on Shortland Street for
three years and more recently was Des Stewart on Outrageous Fortune.
Greg has acted in numerous theatre productions and has played many voice
characters in television programmes such as Party Animals and Power
Rangers.
Above, he gives four
year old Phoenix Russell and three-and-a-half year old Ashton Kusabs,
both from Hunua Play Centre, a closer look at the tale of the little pig
with the big name.
Community
Volunteer Awards
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community group and each year in
November, Papakura District Council hosts the annual Community Volunteer
Awards to recognise the work volunteers do.
The awards are an
opportunity to acknowledge the work done by clubs, organisations and
individuals in the district as well as the role played by the volunteers
who work selflessly to make a difference. They will be held on Friday
19 September.
Awards are based on
nominations sent in by community groups and individuals. To obtain a
nomination form,
click here or read more about the Awards
here
It's a green-out!
The Royal Commission on Auckland Governance is looking at how Auckland
runs and what changes would make things work better.
Following a consultation period and a series of hearings throughout
Auckland, the commission is evaluating information to develop its
recommendation to the Government.
Many Papakura residents took the time to make submissions on the issue
and their passionate response was noted by commission members.
You can read Papakura District Council’s
Submission here.
