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14-24 year olds 24 Feb 2021

Weymouth boat ramp open for use

Manurewa Local Board has completed its upgrade of the Weymouth boat ramp, guaranteeing continued access to the waters of the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour.

Community 22 Feb 2021

Leaders call for south to be heard

Consultation on Auckland Council's 10-year Budget has opened with councillors and local board chairs all urging southern residents to get involved.

Environment 5 Feb 2021

Auckland’s water supply receives six-million-litre-a-day boost

A new water treatment plant in Papakura will help boost Auckland’s water supply by six million litres a day when it goes live today, Friday 5 February.

Technology / Innovation 15 Jan 2021

Hays Creeks Dam returns

A long abandoned water treatment plant in the Hunua Ranges will soon be supplying millions of litres of water to Auckland's network, as Watercare returns the Hays Creek Dam to service.

14-24 year olds 11 Dec 2020

New lease for Manurewa croquet club as milestone looms

Manurewa Local Board has granted new leases to community groups.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Study grants available to Manurewa over 55s

Manurewa Local Board is offering study grants through its Lifelong Learning Fund to those 55 and over.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Twenty rangatahi helped by Manurewa grants

Twenty Manurewa Local Board Rangatahi Youth Scholarships have been awarded.

Community 9 Dec 2020

Inclusive grants praised in Papakura

Papakura Local Board has been told just receiving grants made members of two immigrant groups feel more included and welcome in the community.

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...