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Community 26 Oct 2023

Need in Manurewa exceeds grants budget

More than $40,000 has been allocated as Manurewa Local Board grants.

Youth / Rangatahi 25 Oct 2023

It's Sevens Heaven for Ōtāhuhu

The world's best young Sevens players are headed for Ōtāhuhu.

Educational 25 Oct 2023

Seniors become computer whizz kids

Get out of the way young ones...these IT whizzes are taking over!

Environment news 17 Oct 2023

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.

Youth / Rangatahi 12 Oct 2023

Helping hand for Manurewa young people

Scholarships have been awarded to help Manurewa rangatahi pursue their educations.

Auckland's Future In Progress 11 Oct 2023

New look for Rata Vine unveiled

A plan to transform reserve areas around Rata Vine has been approved.

Plans / Projects 10 Oct 2023

Board works to secure transport plan funds

Savings call could impact funding for transport projects in Manurewa

Environment news 4 Oct 2023

Green-fingered volunteers make a difference

Funding from local boards has seen Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to go from strength to strength.

Events

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.

15 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

Hospice Awareness Week Exhibition

This pop-up exhibition uses portraiture and storytelling to humanise the impact of hospice care.

09 Apr 2026 - 20 May 2026

Love your awa - Stream workshop

Discover the magic of your local waterways at Love Your Awa - a hands‑on, nature‑immersive stream...

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...

23 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Flax weaving

Begin your harakeke journey and create beautiful woven projects.

31 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manurewa Library Book Club

We meet every month to discuss our book of the month with friends and a coffee.

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

30 May 2026

Paper making with weeds

Transform common garden weeds into beautiful eco-friendly handmade paper.