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14-24 year olds 24 Jun 2021

Tamariki prepare for challenge

Youngsters from across Manurewa are training for their Te Rima 101 challenge.

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.

9 Jun 2021

Manurewa gets down to business

The Manurewa Business Improvement District has been expanded to include even more business and industry.

14-24 year olds 8 Jun 2021

From banners to bags

Old flags and bunting used to advise of events and liven Papakura's streets are being returned to the town as shopping bags.

Environment 27 May 2021

Mission launched to save Papakura Stream

The Papakura Stream Restoration Project, which unites the Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa local boards together in one plan, has been launched with the help of industry, Conservation Volunteers NZ and private landowners.

Events

16 Nov 2024 - 02 Mar 2025

Sculpture in the Gardens

Head along with friends and family and be wowed by a spectacular display of sculptures.

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Tai Chi Training

Our Tai chi training is suitable for all ages and all fitness levels.

15 Oct 2024 - 02 Dec 2024

Phoenix Colour Pencil Group

This fun and therapeutic group is open to beginners, established artists and everyone in-between.

14 Oct 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

English & Computer Skills Training

This course is a great launchpad to further study or work.

27 Nov 2023 - 16 Dec 2024

Colour Your World

Join us for our adult colouring session to relax, unwind and get creative.

27 Nov 2024

Leaf Mould Workshop

Come along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for this workshop with Katrina Wolff.

30 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Red Wave Blue Wave

This exhibition celebrates oceanic peoples and underscores their cultural contributions.