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Environment 7 Jul 2021

Manukau Harbour report welcomed

Elected leaders from across the city have welcomed a report into the state of the Manukau Harbour as a starting point for the critical waterway's renewal.

14-24 year olds 5 Jul 2021

Young people get down to business in Manurewa

Some of Manurewa's students have their eyes set on an entrepreneurial future.

1 Jul 2021

Budget makes recovery possible

Auckland Council's 10-Year Budget, adopted this week, charts a course for recovery in the wake of COVID-19.

14-24 year olds 28 Jun 2021

Trust charts path for rangatahi

Manurewa Local Board has supported Mā Te Huruhuru, a programme designed to help rangatahi into work or further education.

Discover 24 Jun 2021

Sign of growing pride in Manurewa's Māori identity

New bilingual signs in a park bearing a name provided by mana whenua are just one of the ways Manurewa Local Board is showing pride in the area’s strong Māori identity and championing te reo Māori.

14-24 year olds 14 Jun 2021

Netball courts take on new role

Netball makes way for chow mein, arts and crafts and even health checks at Manurewa's courts every Friday, and the local board couldn't be happier.

Community 10 Jun 2021

Street names help keep heritage alive

Ever wondered how you came to be living on Colonel Street? Jonah Lomu Drive and Queen Street might be self-explanatory, but it's our local boards that are charged with adopting new names in their areas.

Community 10 Jun 2021

Ngāti Tamaoho vision for Manukau Harbour shared

Ngāti Tamaoho has shared a vision of a renewed Pahurehure Inlet, and for the Manukau Harbour beyond it.

Events

14 Jan 2026

Take a walk on the grassy side

We will share some tips and tricks to learning to identify grasses, which can be tricky, so bring...

17 Jan 2026

Silent disco kids adventures

Families can join together, or children can set off on their own themed adventure through the Auc...

22 Jan 2026

Kids Craft Activity: Collage Making

The workshop encourages imagination, experimentation, and a playful connection with nature.

29 Jan 2026

Guided Walking Meditation

Join us for a peaceful and grounding Walking Meditation session amidst the natural beauty of the...

31 Jan 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer

In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...

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.

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...